Management Accountant

About us At FluoRok, we are reimagining how the world manufactures fluorochemicals. As an Oxford University spin-out backed by leading venture capital investors, we are developing breakthrough technologies that make the production of essential fluorinated materials safer, more sustainable, and more cost-effective. Our innovations have applications across some of the world's most important industries, including batteries, pharmaceuticals, crop protection and advanced materials.

Based at ARC Oxford, a premier science and innovation campus, our team works from cutting-edge R&D laboratories and pilot-scale manufacturing facilities as we build the next generation of fluorochemical production. Role purpose As FluoRok scales from a venture-backed innovator to a future industrial leader, the Management Accountant will play a key role in building and strengthening our in-house finance function and supporting the next phase of growth.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will help implement the systems, processes and controls that underpin a high-performing finance organisation. Initially, you will support our finance transformation programme and transition to internally produced reporting. Over time, you will take ownership of month-end close, management accounts, cash reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance and day-to-day finance operations.

This is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact, work closely with senior leadership, and help shape the financial foundations of a fast-growing deep-tech company. Key Responsibilities Finance transformation and systems Support the transition to a fully in-house finance function by improving financial records, data structures, processes and controls. Build and maintain scalable accounting schedules, working papers, month-end checklists and reporting packs.

Support the configuration and optimisation of Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax and any other financial systems including the chart of accounts, cost centres, project codes and approval routes. Month-end close and management reporting Manage month-end timetable and prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, fixed-asset schedules and balance-sheet reconciliations. Review ledger integrity, coding, cut-off and supporting evidence, investigating differences and escalating material or unusual matters to the Head of Finance.

Prepare monthly management accounts, cash and working-capital reporting, financial KPIs and clear variance analysis for finance and non-finance stakeholders. Support budgeting and reforecasting, and the development of manufacturing, inventory, project and capital-expenditure accounting as FluoRok scales its pilot and commercial operations. Transactional finance, banking and cash Oversee purchase and sales ledger accounting, including invoice coding, VAT treatment, supplier records, revenue cut-off, credit-control visibility and supplier statement reconciliations.

Prepare supplier payment runs, review employee expenses and complete bank and card reconciliations. Monitor and report daily cash balances. Tax, audit, payroll and statutory support Prepare VAT returns and supporting reconciliations for approval, and provide schedules and information for statutory accounts, corporation tax, R&D tax and audit requirements. Coordinate authorised payroll changes, maintain payroll and pension records, prepare payroll inputs and journals, and reconcile payroll-related control accounts.

Systems and Team support Document finance processes, controls and timetables, and support continuous improvement across the finance function. Coach and support the Accounts & Administration Assistant on daily transactional processes, providing cover where appropriate. Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA). Experience preparing management accounts and supporting month-end close processes. Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and financial controls.

Working knowledge of VAT, payroll accounting and cash reporting. Advanced Excel skills Experience with cloud-based accounting systems eg Xero desirable. Clear and collaborative communicator, eager to further develop their skillset. Well organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities. Analytical, proactive and comfortable working at pace in a fast-growing technology scale-up environment. Salary range - £45,000 to £50,000 per annum We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a workplace pension, private health insurance, life assurance and share options, allowing employees to contribute to and benefit from the company's long-term growth.