Finance Associate

Location: London (2 days a week in office) The Mission: Why We Exist Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to accelerate drug discovery and advance predictive, preventative healthcare. We are united by a single vision to help people live longer, healthier lives, using the power of genomics. Genomics aims to help people live longer, healthier lives in two ways: super-charging drug discovery and development for novel treatments with our AI-enabled advanced genetic analytics platform, and by helping people understand their personal risk of common chronic diseases through polygenic risk scores - giving doctors and health systems the chance to get the right people into the right prevention, screening and treatment programmes at the right time. A DAY IN THE LIFE The Finance Associate will be responsible for all receivable and payable data entries across multiple geographies and currencies, managing employee expenses and ensuring all transactions are correctly coded. Act as the main point of contact for all finance platform queries - including accounting system, employee expenses and banking. The Finance Associate will also play an important part in supporting the team on collating data for our R&D tax credit calculations, financial audits, the preparation of schedules during month-end close (accruals, prepayments, leasing, inventory, capex, loan note, fx, etc.) and assisting with the preparation of monthly management reports. Assist with maintaining compliance with US and UK requirements, such as HMRC and IRS. We are in a new commercial phase in the business and expanding our functions outside of the UK so we are looking for someone who wants to grow and develop in this role and become familiar with finance across different geographies. A drive for continual efficiency, quality, and process improvements across all Finance team processes is necessary, as well as excellent attention to detail KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Maintain the financial accounting system with up to date and accurate data; maintain company travel platform; Maintain and update company wide approval system - Ensure expense claims are in line with policy and reviewed, approved and paid in a timely manner - Ensure customer invoices are raised promptly and customers are supported in delivering payment when due - Ensure suppliers are paid in line with contracted payment terms - Preparation of month-end schedules and journals - Completion of balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis - Banking platform management including transfers, investments, payments and refunds; tracking and management of banking reconciliations - Compliance requirements such as ONS Surveys, and assistance with US tax matters - Continued process improvement identification WHO YOU ARE Core competencies, knowledge and experience: - An analytical and detail-focused mindset - Proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - A drive for continual efficiency, quality, and process improvements Technical / professional qualifications: - Strong analytical (excel, Google Sheets) skills and experience working with large datasets - Studying towards or interested in CIMA/ ACCA / ACA - Undergraduate degree with at least a 2:1 Your Package We are committed to providing a transparent, supportive, and rewarding work environment. Compensation & Growth - Competitive Reward: Salaries are externally benchmarked annually to ensure market-aligned compensation. - Clear Career Path: A straightforward, open progression framework means you'll always know the path to promotion and how to achieve your next career goal. - Continuous Learning: Including external courses and a wide library of L&D materials, because your growth is our success. WELLBEING & TIME OFF - Holiday: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus an extra 3-day company-wide shutdown at year-end. - Financial & Health Security: Robust benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family with NO excess, critical illness, and life assurance. - Enhanced Leave: Enhanced paid family leave to support all new parents. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE - Hybrid Working - Truly Inclusive Time Off: Our 'Bank Your Bank Holiday' program allows you to exchange public holidays for dates that hold personal or cultural significance to you. - Vibrant Social Culture: From regular Town Halls and team picnics to organised sports events, our social committee ensures frequent opportunities to connect and celebrate. - Green Commute: Cycle-to-Work scheme and convenient office locations near major transport hubs. Ready to Build the Future? If this opportunity excites you, apply now! We are dedicated to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Genomics politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.