At Biotage, we empower scientists to accelerate discovery, improve laboratory workflows, and advance the development of new medicines. Our innovative solutions support customers across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and contract research organisations worldwide.
The Opportunity:We are looking for a part qualified accountant to join our Finance team in Ystrad Mynach as our Assistant Management Accountant.
In this key role, you’ll deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support decision-making across the business. You’ll gain hands-on experience in management reporting, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, and inventory control, working across UK Biotage entities.
This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive finance environment.
What you will be doing:Manage general ledger accounting including month end close period to 4 days.
To ensure all information produced is accurate and well presented.
Assist with Completing the Monthly Management Accounts Pack to deadline.
Accruals and Prepayments schedules, posting and reconciling.
Prepare financial statements, annual reports, and statutory statistical submissions.
Maintain the fixed asset register, post depreciations, disposals, sales, and review assets under construction, including Demo inventory.
Post and reconcile intercompany balances for UK / European subsidiaries.
Prepare and reconcile UK VAT, Tax / Deferred tax postings
Post payroll files, accrue and reconcile salaries, pension costs, and related taxes.
Budget Holder Reports
Bank Reconciliations
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Other ad hoc requirements to ensure deadlines are hit with the team of 3 management accountants.
Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.
Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
Experience with manufacturing environments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Experience with European entities would be an advantage but not essential.
Proficiency with financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics F&O, Medius, Cognos or equivalent) Advanced Excel user.
What we can offer you:
25 days' annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays
6% employer pension contribution
Company bonus scheme
Flexible working hours
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Health & wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 remote GP access and annual flu vaccinations
Reward, recognition and long-service awards
Cycle to Work and gym membership schemes
Savings and retail discounts
Professional membership fee reimbursement
Employee referral incentives
Social events and volunteering opportunities
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
- Experience with manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics F&O, Medius, Cognos or equivalent) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with European entities.
What We Do
Biotage is a global partner in drug discovery, development, and analytical testing, providing expertise in separation and purification technologies and intelligent workflow solutions to advance human health and optimize scientific processes.
