Finance Officer

Scendea is seeking an experienced and
dependable Finance Officer to join our global team in a permanent part -time,
office -based role at our UK office in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. 

This
role is offered on a twenty -hour per week basis, spread daily across Monday -Friday
during office hours, with some flexibility on the set working pattern. Reporting
directly to the Finance Director within a small team environment. The role will
closely collaborate with them to manage day -to -day financial operations and support
the Finance Director in ensuring accurate and timely financial information,
effective financial controls, and compliance with relevant accounting standards
and regulations.

This is a role
designed for an experienced professional who enjoys a hands -on role and values structure,
clear accountability, and a healthy work -life balance. The
ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and highly organised, with strong process -orientated
skills, capable of supporting across functions within the business. Ideally suited to an individual with proven Senior -level
experience, able to work fully autonomously and confidently assume FD and CFO responsibilities
for short periods, including holiday cover.

Requirements

• Manage day -to -day accounting processes and financial
  operations, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger.
  
• Closing of the monthly accounts and preparation of all
  supporting analyses and reconciliations.
  
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management
  accounts and statutory financial statements under UK GAAP.
  
• Assisting budget holders in monitoring and tracking
  the performance of budgets and deliverables.
  
• Raise sales invoices, process purchase invoices, pay
  suppliers, and resolve associated queries.
  
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns,
  ensuring compliance with VAT regulations.
  
• Maintain and apply established internal control
  procedures.
  
• Support the Finance Director and Chief Financial
  Officer in annual budgeting, re -forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  
• Assist in the preparation for audits and liaise with
  auditors as required.
  
• Support tax compliance activities and liaise with
  external tax advisers under direction.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards and
  company policies to ensure compliance.
  
• Support the implementation of process improvements in
  finance operations and reporting.
  
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and data
  support as required by the business.
  
• Support colleagues within the back‑office functions on
  ad hoc tasks and projects as required, fostering effective cross‑team
  collaboration.
  
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, taking on
  additional responsibilities or activities as required, in alignment with
  evolving business needs.
  

Skills and Experience

• A CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
  
• A minimum of five years of experience in an accounting
  practice or business analyst -related role.
  
• Proven ability to plan and manage the completion of tasks
  to deadlines.
  
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting financial information,
  with the ability to communicate insights to a range of key stakeholders.
  
• UK payroll experience is preferred, and exposure to
  multi‑jurisdictional or international payroll would be considered a strong
  advantage.
  
• Data manipulation and analysis using Excel or similar
  tools.
  
• Exemplary organisational and time management skills with a
  high level of attention to detail, and the proven ability to work both
  proactively and autonomously.
  
• High level of verbal communication and presentation skills
  in English, computer literacy, and competency in MS Office programs.
  

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
  
• Generous bonus program, which rewards success.
  
• 26 days’ holiday plus public holidays, pro rata, and additional
  days leave for birthday and work anniversaries.
  
• 5% Employer pension contribution.
  
• Provision of Private Healthcare insurance.
  
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
  
• Employee Ownership Trust Scheme.
  
• A challenging and stimulating position for a dynamic and
  competent professional, looking to contribute to a growing business and a
  rapidly expanding team.
  
• Coaching, mentoring and support of your continuous
  learning, and professional development within a highly recognised international
  team.
  

The
Company

Scendea is an international product
development, regulatory, and compliance consulting group delivering
market -leading scientific expertise & regulatory solutions, to advance
healthcare innovation worldwide. We are passionate about delivering strategic
and operational support to clients, with a strong commitment to problem -solving
and redefining customer service. Our goal is to streamline the product
development process, reduce time -to -market, and minimise overall development
costs.

With a current team of over 50 staff
based in the US, UK, Netherlands, and Australia, Scendea is undergoing a period
of significant growth, with the addition of new service lines to facilitate the
delivery of expert and strategic global regulatory and compliance consulting services
to our rapidly growing client base. We are equally committed to making a
positive impact on society by managing our environmental impacts and
contributing to a low -carbon economy. Our inclusive work culture values
transparency, ethical collaboration with clients, and employee involvement in
key decision -making processes, ensuring that our team is respected, supported,
and engaged.

As a
Scendea Employee

Part of what makes Scendea successful is the
highly motivated people who work for us and their enthusiasm for what we do and
stand for. We recruit individuals whose passion, drive, integrity and customer
orientation shines through.  You are a
motivated individual who can instil trust and confidence in our customer
relationships whilst having a natural aptitude for getting the best out of
people internally. You will inspire others through your commitment, motivation,
expertise, professional manner and always placing the customer at the centre of
everything you do.

Eligibility
& Conditions

Applicants must reside and be eligible to work
in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship now or in the future. Closing
date for applications is Monday 19^th May 2026, and candidates will
be notified of the outcome of their application no later than Friday 23^rd May 2026.