We’re supporting an investment company focused on advancing research into new treatments, in their search for a Group Accountant to join their high-performing finance team in central London. This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-growing, regulated investment business, supporting high-quality financial reporting while helping to evolve systems, processes, and controls as the organisation scales.
This role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a complex, regulated environment - someone who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated by taking ownership and driving continuous improvement.
The role Reporting to the Group Accounting and Reporting Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the group, while supporting audit, valuation, and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the production of the Annual Report, Interim accounts, and Quarterly reporting, including liaison with Investor Relations

* Acting as the primary point of contact for the external audit

* Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts across group entities

* Preparing monthly NAV and management accounts

* Supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting

* Preparing valuation materials and liaising with external valuation advisers

* Drafting accounting memos where required

* Processing invoices, payroll, accruals, and prepayments

* Supporting FCA regulatory compliance and reporting

* Strengthening controls and improving finance processes

* Assisting with treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting and liquidity management

* Supporting ad hoc projects as required

About you We’re looking for a chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong technical accounting foundation and a proactive, hands-on approach.
You’ll bring:
* 2-4 years’ post-qualified experience, ideally Big 4 trained

* Strong experience across IFRS and UK GAAP

* Excellent attention to detail and technical capability

* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

* The ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

* A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication skills

Experience in venture capital, private equity, listed companies, or life sciences would be advantageous but is not essential.
The detail * Long-term contract role within a FTSE 250 listed investment company

* Central London location

* Opportunity to join a high-calibre, entrepreneurial finance team

* Exposure to complex group reporting, valuation, and regulated environments

* Clear scope for the role to grow in responsibility over time

If you’re a technically strong accountant looking to build your career in a fast-growing, purpose-driven investment business, we’d love to hear from you.