Finance Manager

CoMind

At CoMind, we are developing a non-invasive neuromonitoring technology that will result in a new era of clinical brain monitoring. In joining us, you will be helping to create cutting-edge technologies that will improve how we diagnose and treat brain disorders, ultimately improving and saving the lives of patients across the world. THE ROLE: CoMind is at an exciting inflection point, and needs to establish a world class Finance function to support the growth of the business. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will own the day-to-day finance operations while playing a central role in shaping how we use AI and other tools to modernise the way we work. You will work alongside external accounting and tax providers, partnering across the business to deliver accurate, insightful reporting, and to challenge and improve the processes behind it. This is a rare opportunity to join a mission-driven, VC-backed MedTech company with the role suited to a qualified accountant who wants to move beyond the month-end cycle and into a position that offers genuine ownership, real variety, and the chance to help shape what modern finance looks like. At CoMind, all team members work at least 4 days per week from our new Kings Cross offices, plus a flexible work-from-home day. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Oversee UK & US bookkeeping in Xero, working with an external provider to ensure timely month-end processes and consolidation across Xero and Excel. * Prepare financial information and commentaries for management and board reports * Support the Director of Finance with budgeting, long term forecasting and managing actual spend against budget * Manage purchase order and invoice processing in Dext and ApprovalMax * Process timely supplier payments via online banking * Ensure staff expenses are correctly submitted, approved and settled on time * Support payroll process with CoMind’s People team and an external payroll bureau * Support tax & other returns, R&D tax credit and grant claims, and external audits * Help evaluate, build, improve and monitor financial processes and practices to support the growth of the business * AI is fundamental to our culture — it's not just a tool, but a core part of how we work, collaborate, and innovate. We expect all team members to embrace AI in their daily work and continuously find new ways to use it effectively. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: * Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent), or part-qualified with demonstrable progress towards completion * Experience working in a VC-backed startup/scale up environment * 5+ years professional accounting experience, including at least 2 years in an operational role * Experience of accounting procedures including Purchase Orders, customer and supplier invoices, bank payments, fixed and current asset schedules, VAT, payroll * Experience of month-end close procedures and reporting, consolidations, FX, HMRC payroll and VAT reports, and internal and external audits * Familiarity with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax or similar packages * Experience in managing outsourced finance function suppliers, e.g. bookkeeping, VAT * Hands-on experience using AI tools (such as Claude) in a professional context, with the ability to demonstrate how you have applied AI to improve or build finance processes. BENEFITS: * Company equity plan so all employees share in the success of the company * Salary-sacrifice pension scheme * Private medical, dental and vision insurance (medical history disregarded) * Group life assurance at 4x annual income * Comprehensive mental health support, including unlimited access to 1:1 sessions with trained professionals * Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays) and one week of remote working per quarter * Lunch voucher (£10) every day for JustEat and free dinner on those days where you need to work later * Twice weekly deliveries of fresh fruit and an extensive selection of snacks and drinks * YuLife subscription, allowing you to turn your daily steps and meditation into discounts at a range of stores DISCLAIMER - We use Granola, an AI notetaker, throughout our interview process to help capture notes. It's used only for note-taking during the conversation. Transcripts aren't saved to shared drives or stored externally. Let us know if you'd prefer we don't.

Octopus Legacy

The Company We’re Octopus Legacy: one of the fastest growing tech companies in the country, part of the UK’s most exciting and best-trusted group (you may have heard of some of our sister companies…) and we have a mission. We’re on a path to scale, aiming to become a household name while transforming a long-established industry and helping our customers prepare for, and find support after, death. But we can’t do it alone, and that’s why we’re assembling a team of top performers to build with us. Ready to be part of something big? The Role We’re looking for a Finance Manager with solid grounding and proven hands-on experience across transactional finance, who’s ready to take real ownership in a fast-scaling business. You’ll sit at the heart of our finance function, ensuring our books are accurately  reconciled, and commercially useful as we expand across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role where you’ll own core accounting processes end-to-end - from ledger integrity and reconciliations to management reporting and compliance. You’ll own the integrity of our financial data - improving systems and controls to ensure senior leadership can operate with confidence and clarity. We’re committed to your development and will support you with funding towards professional qualifications and exams. Key Responsibilities: * Be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting. * Manage month-end close, reconciliations (bank, expenses, accruals/prepayments), and financial controls. * Monitor and track expenses and departmental budgets, flagging variances and supporting cost control. * Work closely with external accountants, auditors and vendors to ensure compliance and smooth reporting cycles. * Help optimise and improve financial systems, processes and reporting tools as we scale (including automation where possible). * Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions and operational planning. * Own finance-related aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding (payroll, systems access, documentation). Who You Are * Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar. Working towards (or planning to pursue) a professional accounting qualification. * 3-5+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, or a management accounting role. * Strong grounding in accounting fundamentals - comfortable reconciling ledgers, reviewing balance sheets, and preparing management accounts. * Highly detail-oriented, with the discipline to manage high-volume transactional work accurately. * Confident working across multiple entities and reconciling complex accounts. * Strong Excel or Google Sheets capability, with hands-on experience using Xero in a multi-entity environment. * Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment where processes are evolving. * High ownership mindset - you don’t just process numbers, you ensure they’re right. * Experience with regulated environments (e.g., SRA/solicitor account rules) is a bonus but not essential. Our Mission Death is tough enough without everything else that comes with it.  Octopus Legacy exists to rebuild the way the world deals with death, with more humanity, simplicity, and hope. So when someone dies, the people left behind can focus on what truly matters. We do this by helping people to plan for death and find support after loss.. When people think about planning for death they think about wills, life insurance and funerals. We take these cold processes and turn them into something more human. We challenge customers to share more than money: leave voice notes, music, recipes. Shape a legacy that connects you while you're here. And after you're gone. Founded by Sam after his mum died suddenly, we’re a group of people who work in death because we’ve been affected by it. We know the difference a good plan makes, and what it’s like when there isn’t one. Death can come between us, leaving mess, legal fees, frustration. But it can also make us stronger. We see a world where people talk openly about death, and work out the real meaning of legacy, one that connects to them. We’re here to make that world happen.  Benefits: * Octopus share incentive scheme. * 27 days holiday + extra day off for your Birthday. * Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year. * Vitality Health & Life Insurance.  * Pension scheme. * Enhanced parental leave. * Free Will & LPAs + discounts on other Octopus services. * Cycle to Work Scheme and access to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice Scheme. * Octopus Giving: we match any charitable fundraising that you do up to £500.  * Octopus Springboard: where we help our employees become fully-fledged entrepreneurs. * Dog friendly office. * Breakfast every day, snacks and wellness activities. We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Octopus Legacy is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Smarkets

Who are we? Smarkets: Predicting the Future of Betting Smarkets runs one of the world’s most sophisticated prediction markets, handling over £29 billion in volume since 2010 and engaging 200,000+ traders globally. We’re a technology company that happens to revolutionise betting - from sports to political markets, to delivering the sharpest prices and the fairest odds. Our stack is designed for scale, reliability, and speed: Linux, Kafka, Postgres, Kubernetes, with Python 3, C++17, and React powering our platform. We build infrastructure that institutions trust while keeping trading accessible to everyone. Our edge? We’ve thrived through every market cycle, competitor, and industry revolution. At the heart of our success are our people. We create a high-performance environment where exceptional talent can thrive, blending deep business experience with a commercial mindset to drive strategic growth. If you’re ready to help shape the future of prediction markets with cutting-edge technology and a customer-first philosophy, Smarkets is where you belong. The Team The Finance Team is responsible for making sure Smarkets has timely and accurate financial information to run the business day-to-day, to satisfy regulators, and to stand up to investor scrutiny. Smarkets operates a high-volume betting exchange across multiple jurisdictions and licences, which puts finance at the intersection of accounting, regulation and commercial decision-making. The team's responsibilities currently span across three different areas: * Financial Reporting & Control: month-end close, statutory accounts, external audit delivery, and the controls framework needed to support a dual UKGC / CFTC regulated business; * Finance Systems & Transformation: building out the reporting architecture on top of our ERP, automating data flows and replacing manual processes with scalable ones as the function evolves by implementing new systems and embedding AI. In a typical week, a Finance Manager in the Finance team would: * Run a fast, clean month-end close and turn the output into a board-ready management pack that explains what actually drove the numbers; * Prepare a technical paper for internal stakeholders that explains an area of complex accounting * Build a new automated process with AI and then document the controls so it's audit-ready. About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to anchor the day-to-day financial operations. This key role involves deeply engaging in financial controlling, overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts, and serving as a critical business partner to the wider organisation. You will also manage one direct report. The ideal candidate is an experienced accountant, ready to hit the ground running, who will ensure the accuracy of financial reports, maintain robust controls, and effectively support the finance function's strategic goals. What you will do: * Lead the preparation, review, and audit of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant standards. * Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including monthly and annual financial close and group consolidated management accounts. * Manage and develop the Accounts Assistant direct report. * Manage payroll and ensure timely submission of UK/Maltese VAT returns. * Drive balance sheet integrity, maintain internal controls, and act as the go-to expert for technical financial queries. * Assist with new ERP implementation and initiate continuous process streamlining. * Maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external stakeholders. Role Requirements: * ACCA/ACA qualified with a degree in Accounting or related field, possessing strong experience in a regulated industry (betting/gaming preferred). * Proven hands-on experience in a small finance team, including preparing financial accounts compliant with IFRS and UK GAAP. * Effective communicator capable of conveying complex financial data to both finance and non-finance teams. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. * Good understanding of financial regulations is preferred.   Our Values Our values are at the heart of everything we do - guiding how we work, collaborate, and innovate. They reflect what we expect of ourselves and each other to deliver the best results, while fostering a positive, high-performing environment: * Push to Win: We set ambitious goals and pursue them relentlessly, always striving for excellence. * Make Others Better: We lift each other up, share knowledge, and celebrate team success over individual achievement. * Give a Shit: We care deeply about our work, our users, and the impact we make. * Be a Pro: We take ownership, act with integrity, and consistently deliver to a high standard. * Bring the Energy: We bring positivity, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything we do, inspiring those around us. Culture Fit: These values define how we succeed as a team. If this isn’t you, this may not be the right place. We hire people who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and ambitious environment.   Perks & Benefits We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work truly makes an impact and your voice is heard. Our team is diverse, driven, and ambitious - united by a strong work ethic and a hunger to innovate and win. Our benefits are designed around Health, Wealth,and Development, supporting you both professionally and personally. These include: * Stock Options: Vest over 4 years - your success is our success. * Pension Scheme: Competitive plan via Aviva, with up to 6% matched contributions if you opt in. * Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy. * Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you through life’s most important moments. * Stay Fuelled: Enjoy fresh, chef-made breakfast and lunch every day, plus a constant supply of fruit, snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks — because great work starts with great food. * Cycle-to-Work Scheme: Support for sustainable commuting and staying active. * Learning & Development: £1,000 annual education budget for courses, conferences, books, or training. * Holiday: 25 days paid leave + bank holidays, with the option to carry over 5 days. * Flexible Working: Choose to work 1 day from home (20 WFA days/year) or 2 days from home (5 WFA days/year) based on your needs and preferences. * Team Energy: Regular socials, hackathons, and events — because collaboration and fun go hand-in-hand. What happens next We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process and we want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around.   * CV application review - We will review it as quickly as possible * Let’s chat - Quick chat with our team about your experience and the role * Competency Interview - Virtual with Hiring Manager and team mates * In-Office Interview - Lunch with other colleagues in the team + COO Chat Diversity & Inclusion We’re an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity in all its forms. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re happy to accommodate your needs.