We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join us on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). In this role, you’ll work closely with our Finance Manager and CFO, supporting day-to-day finance operations, contributing to month-end processes, and getting involved in a variety of ad hoc financial projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s keen to build their finance career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’ll gain real exposure and make a meaningful impact.
Our ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical, and comfortable working with financial data while maintaining strict confidentiality.
About Us
We are a growing technology company dedicated to providing elegant software solutions for drug discovery. Optibrium’s lead product, StarDrop™, is a comprehensive suite of integrated software that guides small molecule design, optimisation, and data analysis, improving the speed, efficiency, and productivity of the discovery process. The company’s new Augmented Chemistry® products and services deliver ground-breaking artificial intelligence technologies that continuously learn from all available data to supplement researchers’ experience and skills.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work closely with the CFO and Finance Manager to support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing reconciliations and assisting with P&L reviews to ensure accuracy and insight.
You’ll review, verify and process employee expense claims in line with company policies. You’ll also prepare and calculate royalty statements, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll contribute to a range of ad hoc projects from financial analysis and reporting to supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles. You’ll help prepare data for audits and external reporting requirements, while also playing a part in improving processes and driving efficiencies across the finance function.
About you
You’ll have 1–3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, with strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems. You have a solid understanding of core accounting principles and governance, and you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
Highly organised and detail-oriented, you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You communicate clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders, and you handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
We offer hybrid & flexible working, a competitive base salary, pension contribution, employee private medical cover, life insurance, gym membership assistance, cycle to work scheme
If you’re interested in joining a growing, entrepreneurial team working in an exciting field, please apply with a CV and covering letter to vacancies@optibrium.com (unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted).