Finance Controller

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Finance Controller seeking flexibility, variety and the chance to work closely with senior leadership.\nIf you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where your skills will make a real difference, apply today and bring your financial expertise to Guildford Street Laboratories.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * Process invoices, remittances, and supplier payments accurately\n * Maintain and update financial records and systems\n * Categorise business costs, including staff expenses\n * Manage quarterly cashflow forecasts\n * Support the production of quarterly management accounts\n * Assist with VAT returns alongside external accountants\n * Liaise with internal team leaders, accountants, suppliers, and external contacts\n * Ensure supplier and contractor invoices are received and processed promptly\n * Provide financial support across multiple business functions\nThe Company\nGuilford Street Laboratories is committed to reshaping the future of diagnostics. We apply cutting-edge machine learning to unlock better ways to detect, stratify, and monitor disease. Our values—innovation, accuracy, collaboration, empowerment, and service—guide everything we do.

At Guilford Street Laboratories, your work will directly support healthcare professionals in delivering earlier and more accurate diagnoses for patients worldwide.\nBenefits:\n * Part-time hours (16 hours per week) offering strong work-life balance\n * Competitive salary of around £30,000 pro rata, depending on experience\n * Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership\n * Varied and engaging workload\n * Supportive and collaborative working environment\n * A role where your input can directly influence business success\nThe Person\nWe are looking for someone who has:\n * NVQ or AAT qualification\n * Strong organisational and administrative abilities\n * Excellent attention to detail\n * Experience processing invoices, financial records, and business costs\n * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite\n * Robust knowledge of Xero or Sage accounting software\n * Experience with Dext (desirable)\n * The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively\n * A positive and solution-focused mindset