sapiosciences - Sapio Sciences - Staff Accountant
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA qualification or active pursuit strongly preferred. • Several years of demonstrable, hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology business. • Experience working across both US and UK finance functions, with an understanding of multi-currency, multi-entity environments. • Demonstrable experience in a scale-up or high-growth business, with comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments. • Working knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus. • Proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate output under deadline pressure. • Strong communicator with the ability to translate numbers into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders. • Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and financial integrity. • Metrics and data-driven mindset — comfortable building, owning, and interrogating financial dashboards and reports. • High degree of ownership and accountability; a self-starter who manages their own workload without close supervision. • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt to change quickly, and contribute constructively in a scaling environment. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across geographies and functions. • Analytical thinker who can move between detail-level transaction review and higher-level business insight. • Proactive approach to process improvement — always looking for smarter, more scalable ways of working. • Comfortable working across time zones, with US East Coast hours as a baseline and regular UK collaboration. • Experience supporting or contributing to fundraising, audit, or board reporting processes is advantageous. • A genuine interest in the life sciences and technology space is a plus.
Responsibilities
• Own the day-to-day accounting operations across US and UK entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. • Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses in line with US GAAP and applicable UK standards. • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs for the VP, Finance and senior leadership. • Own accounts payable and receivable workflows, including invoice processing, vendor management, and cash application. • Support revenue recognition processes in line with ASC 606, working across the subscription and professional services components of our SaaS business model. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success on contract reviews, billing queries, and revenue-related matters. • Assist with the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors, ensuring documentation is accurate and audit-ready. • Monitor and maintain internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and systems as we scale. • Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis, modelling, and projects as directed by the VP, Finance, including supporting board-level reporting and investor-facing materials.
Benefits
• At Sapio Sciences, we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we’re proud to offer: • A competitive salary and benefits package • Flexibility to work remotely, with opportunities to travel • A comprehensive onboarding and training programme • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development • Act with empathy • Commit to transparency • Excel in quality • These values shape how we work, how we grow, and how we deliver impact for our clients every day. • Reasonable Adjustments • We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application, interview & assessment process, please let us know. We will work with you to support your needs in confidence. • Equal Opportunity • Sapio Sciences hires based on merit, capability, and potential. Selection decisions are made using job-related criteria aligned to the needs of our customers and business.
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