116 Finance jobs in Newbury

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP)
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement efficiencies within the accounting function
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems
• Prepare financial analysis and management reports for senior management
• Liaise with other departments to gather financial information and provide support
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS).
• Manage the end-to-end process for month-end and year-end close.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger postings and reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control systems.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax compliance activities and reporting.
• Support the finance team in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and provide insightful commentary.
• Mentor and train junior members of the accounting team.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualification experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with internal controls and audit processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Previous experience in financial services is a plus.

About Us

Exscientia is an AI-driven precision medicine company committed to discovering, designing and developing the best possible drugs in the fastest and most effective manner. Exscientia developed the first-ever functional precision oncology platform to successfully guide treatment selection and improve patient outcomes in a prospective interventional clinical study, as well as to progress AI-designed small molecules into the clinical setting. Our internal pipeline is focused on leveraging our precision medicine platform in oncology, while our partnered pipeline broadens our approach to other therapeutic areas. By pioneering a new approach to medicine creation, we believe the best ideas of science can rapidly become the best medicines for patients.

Exscientia has a growing portfolio of projects and assets in immunological disease particularly in our collaborations with pharmaceutical company partners. We are looking for an exceptional scientist to lead and develop this therapeutic area with a focus on the identification and validation of new therapeutic targets and the conception and implementation of disease-relevant assays to the discovery of drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The successful candidate will work at the interface of Exscientia and its external partners and be expected to make a significant scientific and strategic contribution to future developments at Exscientia.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations to join our finance team, supporting the operations of the finance department through the delivery of key aspects of the month-end close process, the implementation of the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley 404 framework and wider financial reporting activities as well as driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across the finance function. The individual will also take responsibility for supporting the group’s consolidation process and external reporting requirements.

Please note this is a hybrid role and regular travel is required to our offices in Oxford, UK (approximately 2 times per week, with flexibility to work from home the remaining time). We are a flexible working organisation and we’re willing to consider other options which would provide similar contact time with the team.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Play a critical role in development and implementation of our internal controls and compliance programs.
• Support in regular control performance assessment ensuring control objectives are met and evidenced appropriately.
• Support in the design of remediation plans where controls are not operating as designed working with process owners to facilitate improvements on a continual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated external reporting requirements and individual subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Act as a key contact for our external auditors to facilitate audit activities.

Requirements

Essential competencies & requirements:

• ACA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent
• Strong accounting systems knowledge & experience of system implementations, process improvement and control implementation and optimisation
• External/Internal Audit experience
• Knowledge of SOx requirements
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting principals
• Organised individual with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience with Netsuite.

Benefits

• Join our inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating organisation with strong company values.
• As a learning organisation, we provide access to learning and development opportunities and will place you at the forefront of your career growth at Exscientia.
• We employ brilliant people so we pay highly competitive salaries. Additionally, all our employees are eligible for a company-wide annual bonus and receive both a new joiner and annual share award.
• Enjoy our generous holiday allowance and flexible working approach to find a healthy work-life balance that works for you.
• Create amazing memories or progress your personal and professional development with our four-week paid sabbatical after four years of service.
• We’re leading the way in progressive leave, offering enhanced policies such as generous parental leave, surrogacy, menopause, and family emergency leave so you feel supported no matter the life event.
• Additionally, we support childcare costs for children aged 0-5 through our affordable childcare scheme.
• Take advantage of two generous salary exchange schemes to claim discounts on a brand new electric vehicle and cycling equipment worth up to £3,500.
• As a healthcare company, we understand the importance of health and wellbeing so we provide comprehensive private health insurance, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• We also provide plenty of access to mental health support including therapy and counselling sessions plus an employee assistance program for help with lifestyle issues such as bereavement, family problems or money management.
• To help safeguard the future for you and your loved ones, we also offer pension and life cover.
• Help yourself to free drinks and snacks in our fully stocked kitchens. Join your colleagues in one of our many breakout areas and get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break!
• Feel inspired in our high spec labs where you will use state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation that enable you to do your best work.
• We’ll even support your home office environment with an allowance for furniture and equipment to make your space as comfortable and productive as possible.
• Learn more about why our team enjoy working at Exscientia here

Ready to find the right role for you?


Salary : Competitive Salary plus Company Car and Veolia benefits

Location : Padworth/Home (Hybrid)

This role is being offered as a 6 month secondment.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

This is an exciting 6 Month fixed term contract opportunity to provide leadership in all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for the West Berkshire contract. Working within the Treatment South Finance team supporting the operational business, this role will have two Accounting Technicians as direct reports and involve all aspects of managing these individuals, including setting of objectives and progress reviews.


Key responsibilities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts delivered to tight deadlines together with sound analysis and investigation of results and variances for a number of operational units including group consolidation processes
  
• Regular site visits and interaction with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and support to business development is achieved.
  
• Provide support to business operations in preparation for annual budgets and forecasts
  
• Statutory accounts preparation and liaising with Group auditors
  
• Ensure all contracts and depots within the remit are complying with Group financial policies and procedures, including performing regular balance sheets reviews
  
• Working with clients on contract performance and adapting systems to any changes in service
  
• Monitor and evaluate procedures to ensure cash flow forecasting remains accurate/effective.
  
• Control and reporting of capital expenditure and financial analysis of operational data and KPI
  
• Post investment financial review and analysis of long term financial performance.

What we're looking for:

• Qualification with a recognised UK accounting body e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Experience of managing and motivating staff
• Good business acumen; ability to understand the workings of a diverse range of business units
• Must be eager to help move the team forwards.
• Committed to delivering within set deadlines
• Willing and able to document, in a detailed way, current work processes
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of stakeholders
• Must be confident and a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Sound technical accounting skills

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are seeking a qualified, part-qualified (or qualified by experience) Finance Manager to shape and develop our finance functions as we continue our expansion.

This is a new post for the charity, and you will work closely with the COO to form the role.

Location: hybrid - office based in Oxford 1 day/week on a Monday
Salary: £42,000 FTE (£25,200 for 22.5 hours take home)
Contract type : part-time 3 days (or 22.5 hours per week, open to this being spread
across more days), Permanent
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Start date: ASAP

Role Purpose
To provide financial information, insight and expertise to enhance the charity’s financial
decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Investigate, interrogate and interpret variances. Collaborate with others to write meaningful commentary.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee completion of year-end process and audit.
• Develop and maintain effective financial systems and controls to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to assist with pricing, project decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support fundraising activities by providing financial reports that assist with grant applications, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in producing and analysing management accounts in a commercial or charity setting.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification, or part qualified or qualified by significant experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial matters to non-finance staff and stakeholders.
• Proficient in accounting software (experience with Xero is desirable).
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

•  Understanding of charity accounting regulations, particularly SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice). Experience within the charity sector or a not-for-profit environment. Knowledge of charity fundraising and reporting requirements for grants and donations.
• Passion for the charity sector, particularly ensuring all young people have access to education.

What We Offer

•  A meaningful role within a growing charity, where your financial expertise will directly support the charity’s mission and growth strategy.
• A friendly, collaborative, flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development as the charity grows.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time = 15 days + bank holidays).
• Paid shut down over the Christmas period (in line with school holidays).
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid role, largely working from home role if desired.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing.
• Pension and rewards scheme.

Salary : Competitive Salary plus Company Car and Veolia benefits
Location : Padworth/Home (Hybrid)

This role is being offered as a 12 month secondment.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.


What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:


This is an exciting fixed term contract opportunity to provide leadership in all aspects of financial reporting and financial control for the West Berkshire contract. Working within the Treatment South Finance team supporting the operational business, this role will have two Accounting Technicians as direct reports and involve all aspects of managing these individuals, including setting of objectives and progress reviews.


Key responsibilities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts delivered to tight deadlines together with sound analysis and investigation of results and variances for a number of operational units including group consolidation processes
  
• Regular site visits and interaction with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and support to business development is achieved.
  
• Provide support to business operations in preparation for annual budgets and forecasts
  
• Statutory accounts preparation and liaising with Group auditors
  
• Ensure all contracts and depots within the remit are complying with Group financial policies and procedures, including performing regular balance sheets reviews
  
• Working with clients on contract performance and adapting systems to any changes in service
  
• Monitor and evaluate procedures to ensure cash flow forecasting remains accurate/effective.
  
• Control and reporting of capital expenditure and financial analysis of operational data and KPI
  
• Post investment financial review and analysis of long term financial performance.

What we're looking for:

• Qualification with a recognised UK accounting body e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  
• Experience of managing and motivating staff
  
• Good business acumen; ability to understand the workings of a diverse range of business units
  
• Must be eager to help move the team forwards.
  
• Committed to delivering within set deadlines
  
• Willing and able to document, in a detailed way, current work processes
  
• Demonstrate strong communication skills with all levels of stakeholders

• Must be confident and a self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
  
• Sound technical accounting skills.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our client, a prominent organisation is currently seeking an Administrator on a contract basis to join their team.

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the team
• Preparing and managing documents, reports, and correspondence
• Maintaining and updating records and databases accurately
• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and schedules
• Handling incoming and outgoing communications efficiently
• Assisting in organising and coordinating events and projects
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Supporting other administrative tasks as required

• Experience in administrative roles
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

If you are an experienced finance administrator with a background in, and are looking for a contract role with a dynamic organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a valuable part of our client's team.

This role will be responsible for the financial accounting of one of the the company's largest business units, Roadside Business services (c. 320m revenue)

This role will work within the Financial Control team, supporting the Roadside Financial Controller to ensure accurate management accounting and financial reporting across the Roadside Business Services Division ensuring accuracy and governance over the numbers. In addition the role will partner in to the Finance Institute & Partnerships commercial team within Business Services to challenge decision making and support the value strategy that is being undertaken.

Responsibilities

1. Managing the completion of month end for the Roadside Business services division, including posting journals and reviewing those posted by others, controlling accruals and prepayments and analysing actuals. Ensuring accuracy of the month end and reporting process and achieving all deadlines.
2. Preparing and reviewing month end reports with analysis and commentary on the results (financial, KPI, balance sheet and cashflow). Ensuring the validity, accuracy and integrity of the monthly accounts.
3. Completion of all balance sheet reconciliations and financial control requirements for the role, review of balance sheet reconciliations prepared by others.
4. Reviewing, understanding, robustly challenging and ensuring documentation of all Roadside Business Services financial processes including manual month end processes, as well as those performed by the direct report to this role.
5. Act as the Key Roadside Business services finance lead when partnering in to the central Controls team with the rollout of the Controls framework.
6. Ensuring correct accounting governance adhered to within the department (e.g. revenue recognition, provisions, changes in accounting guidance/standards etc). Handling technical accounting queries for the Roadside Business Services division.
7. Working with the wider finance teams to continually improve processes, automate and align reporting.
8. Cash flow reporting and work alongside the Treasury function to develop cash reporting processes.
9. Ensuring month end and reporting tasks are achieved within allowable deadlines.
10. Being the primary Roadside Business Services finance contact for external auditors both at year end and interim audits. Providing technical accounting responses to auditor challenge and dealing with audit requests.
11. Supporting the Group's ongoing controls project and implementation of the resulting new/improved processes.
12. Ad hoc projects and involvement to support the wider Finance team.

Health and safety requirements

Conduct yourself, and carry out work, to ensure compliance with the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

Conduct Risk

All employees must strive to manage conduct risk in order that the the company can continue to deliver good outcomes for our customers.

For guidance on managing conduct risk, please refer to the the company's Conduct Risk Policy, found in the policy library on the internet.

The Individual

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Advanced professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Highly numerate and analytical with good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly IT literate and forward thinking when it comes to technology adoption
• A background of technical skills (e.g. Excel, VBA, SQL) and of working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, BPC)
• Commercially minded
• Enthusiastic and ambitious, with lots of energy
• Proactive approach to problem solving and drives issues to conclusion
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to manage and train other finance staff
• The successful candidate would build knowledge and experience in understanding the drivers of the company Products performance whilst grounding knowledge of core controllership in accounting

Education and Qualifications:

• Graduate level education
• Part qualified

Personal Characteristics:

• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to prioritise, manage and deliver under tight or conflicting deadlines
• An innate curiosity & desire to understand and challenge
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Tough and resilient
• Initiative to find solutions and improve ways of working

Part-Time Finance Assistant
Location: Alresford
Hours: 20 hours per week

Are you an organised, detail-oriented finance professional looking for a part-time role with flexibility?  I am  supporting a well-established business based in Alresford to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their friendly team. This is a varied role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day finance processes and provide valuable support to the Finance Manager and wider team.

The Role

As Finance Assistant, you’ll be responsible for processing transactions accurately and promptly, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Customer ledger – raising invoices/credit notes, processing receipts, chasing debt, maintaining customer data in Sage, and resolving queries.
• Supplier ledger – processing invoices and expenses, arranging payments, and managing supplier queries.
• Bank and cash – posting and reconciling transactions across multiple accounts (including petty cash, Stripe, Zettle, and credit card).
• Duty and stock – reconciling stock movements, processing duty returns, and submitting reports to HMRC.
• Fixed assets & VAT – maintaining the fixed asset register, running depreciation, preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Sales support – updating sales trackers, supporting reporting, and assisting the Sales team with price lists and occasional order preparation.
• Ad hoc support – contributing to month-end, year-end, and new process implementation projects.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified by experience or with a relevant accounting qualification
• Confident using Excel and IT systems (knowledge of Sage is an advantage)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A team player, able to work collaboratively across departments

What’s on Offer

• Part-time role: 20 hours per week
• £18200 
• Hybrid working (mainly office-based, with flexibility)
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to take ownership of a wide range of finance processes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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