Finance Assistant 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our team. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial transactions of the company, including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Xero accounting software and have a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
This is a part time role, working 16-20 hours over the course of the working week.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions
• Process and reconcile bank statements
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and responsibilities
• Record and reconcile general ledger entries
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Prepare and file VAT returns
• Manage and maintain accurate financial records
• Supporting with the preparation of monthly payroll
• Provide support to the Head of Finance as needed

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Requirements

• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Experienced with a scale up, technology/SaaS company
• Experience within a global business
• AAT (or similar)

• A competitive financial package – salary and share options
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata, flexible leave policy
• A collaborative work environment with neither red tape nor bureaucracy
• Scope for career development as an early team member
• Support and resources to develop your skills and succeed in the role
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an EAP, wellbeing champion, and financial advice
• Cycle scheme

At Intellegens we enable our customers to apply advanced machine learning methods, accelerating innovation in materials, chemicals, manufacturing, and beyond. Our software can extract hidden value from real-world experimental and process data, serving organisations such as NASA, Johnson Matthey, Boeing, and AstraZeneca. The results are: faster R&D; greener, more cost-effective, better products; and more efficient use of resources. Originally a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, we are at an exciting phase in our development, with well-established products and customers, ambitious growth plans including a recent move to our new headquarters in Cambridge, whilst expanding our team into the US. We push the boundaries of machine learning, while working on interesting projects in a friendly, informal, and motivational work environment.

Send a cover letter and CV to polly@intellegens.com.

Please no recruitment agencies.

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