About Genetix
At Genetix, We provide targeted analysis combining environmental science, laboratory diagnostics and medical expertise to give landlords the information they need to robustly and accurately assess the level of risk that residential mould may pose to the tenant and their family.
We are a start-up and still growing, so this is not a corporate environment with ridged processes. Our structure is flat, our founders and senior leadership are involved day to day, with far less bureaucracy than a larger business. We are a growing, highly motivated team with a shared mission.
The Role
This is a chance to join an ambitious business while at an important stage of its development.
You will have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of the day-to-day accounts function, working within a small finance team and helping to establish strong, efficient and reliable financial processes as the business continues to grow.
We are looking for someone who wants genuine responsibility within a small team, with the initiative to shape the finance function around what the business actually needs and the confidence to make the role their own.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining accurate financial records using Xero
- Daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Purchase and sales ledger management
- Raising and processing invoices
- Supplier payments and payment runs
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns (with oversight from external accountant)
- Processing and administration of payroll
- Preparation of monthly Management Accounts using Xero
- Balance sheet and nominal ledger reconciliations
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting financial documentation
- Working alongside and supporting the Junior Accounts Clerk
- Liaising with external accountant for statutory accounting prep
- Providing accurate and timely financial information to management
- Helping to maintain and improve effective accounting processes and controls
- The business operates across more than one legal entity, and you will manage the accounts for each of them
- Improving our accounting processes and controls, not just maintaining them
Who you'll work with
- You'll report to our Delivery Manager day to day
- You'll take direction from the Finance Director and provide accurate underlying financial information them and senior management
- You'll work alongside a Junior Accounts Clerk, overseeing the accuracy of routine transactional work
What we're looking for
We are looking for someone with substantial practical experience within an accounts environment who is comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day finance function.
Essential
- Previous experience leading a finance function day to day, working without close supervision
- AAT Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent experience
- Strong working knowledge of Xero
- Experience preparing Management Accounts
- Practical experience of VAT returns and payroll
- Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across the business
Desirable
- Previous experience managing or mentoring a junior member of a finance team
- 10 years practical accounts experience
- Experience across more than one legal entity
- Experience in a small or growing business rather than a large corporate finance team
What we offer
- £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- 23 days' holiday plus all bank holidays (some holiday is normally reserved for the Christmas/New Year shutdown)
- Early Friday finish - 3:30pm every week
- Hybrid working after probation: 4 days office, 1 day home
- Modern city centre office with good transport links, and fresh fruit in the kitchen
- Discounted rate for city centre gym membership
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP – Provided by Bupa), offering confidential wellbeing and support services
Application process
Applications are through Indeed. No cover letter needed. We shortlist mainly on the screening questions, so please answer them in detail
- Step 1. Apply on Indeed with your CV and answers to the screening questions
- Step 2. Introductory phone call with our Admin Team Lead, around 20 minutes
- Step 3. First interview with the Delivery Manager and Admin Team Lead
- Step 4. Final interview with our Chief Operating Officer and senior colleagues
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool L3 5LJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Describe a finance process you improved. What was wrong with it and what did you change?
- Talk us through how you have run a month-end close. What did you do, and in what order?
- What is your experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns and running payroll? Tell us what you handled yourself and what someone else did.
Experience:
- accounts or bookkeeping: 6 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AAT Level 2, Level 3 or higher qualification (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L3 5LJ
