Finance Assistant Manager

Personio GmbH; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Finance Assistant Manager in Cambridge. This full-time role involves supporting day-to-day finance operations, managing UK entity accounts, and preparing month-end financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and experience with financial tools like Xero and Excel. Benefits include generous holiday, medical insurance, and opportunities for career progression within the finance function.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Annual learning budget

Medical insurance

Life/critical illness cover

Social events

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Sabbatical after 4 years

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experienced in preparing month-end schedules.
• Confident interpreting financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support finance operations and maintain documentation.
• Manage UK entity accounts in Xero.
• Assist with year-end accounts and financial reporting.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PivotTables)

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a leading gastrointestinal health company delivering minimally invasive diagnostics to transform access to esophageal care. Our EndoSign test combines a simple, swallowable device with cutting-edge laboratory biomarkers and analytics to detect esophageal cancer and its precursor, Barrett’s esophagus.

Operating across the US and UK life‑science hub, with hybrid, remote and onsite teams, we are expanding our pipeline to address new high‑impact targets across gastroenterology and related fields. You’ll join a close‑knit team of experts in our field who collaborate daily to translate breakthrough ideas into real‑world solutions.

At Cyted Health, every voice matters. Whether you’re in R&D, Commercialisation, Medical Affairs or Operations, you’ll have the chance to lead projects, influence strategy and broaden your skill set across the company. We champion diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and innovate.

If you’re inspired by purpose, motivated by challenge, and eager to make a meaningful impact on patient lives, we’d love to hear from you. We usually recruit on a rolling basis.

1. Initial Conversation – An online meeting with a member of our People team or the hiring manager to learn about your skills & experiences and for you to explore what it is like to work with us.

2. Team Interview & Assessment – Meet the wider team, sometimes accompanied by an assessment, such as giving a short presentation based on a topic related to the role.

3. Final Interview – An online meeting with our CEO to discuss your goals and the company’s history and vision.

Person Specification

• Actively studying and progressing toward a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent), with a strong foundation in core financial principles.
• Experienced in preparing high‑quality month‑end schedules and confident interpreting financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflows.
• Competent across key financial tools, including intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PivotTables) and Microsoft Office.
• Experienced in processing financial documentation such as invoices, expenses and purchase orders, with practical knowledge of accounting systems (Xero or similar).
• Strong analytical thinker, able to spot inconsistencies, investigate variances and recommend practical solutions.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, able to work independently while contributing meaningfully and to team objectives.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per holiday year, plus public holidays
• Pension scheme
• An annual learning and development budget
• Medical insurance including dental and optical cover
• Life/critical illness cover
• Social events including Christmas and Summer parties
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Sabbatical 4 years of service

Job Summary

The Finance Assistant Manager will support the finance team through effective and robust day‑to‑day operations, ensuring accurate documentation and providing professional support to colleagues and external partners. This includes managing core financial processes such as purchase requisitions, supplier invoicing, employee expenses, bank and supplier reconciliations, and maintaining strong financial controls in line with company policies. They will also take ownership of the UK entity accounts in Xero, preparing month‑end balance sheet schedules, transfer pricing and consolidation journals, and assisting with year‑end accounts, audits, and financial reporting.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining the fixed asset register, setting up payment runs, monitoring cash balances, supporting grant‑funded projects and claims, and identifying opportunities for process improvement across finance operations.

To succeed in this role, the Finance Assistant Manager must demonstrate strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and prioritising skills. They should be proactive, calm under pressure, and confident when communicating with stakeholders across the business, while also providing ad‑hoc financial support as needed.

As the company continues to grow, this role offers clear potential for career progression within the finance function, and study support will be provided to help the successful candidate achieve relevant professional qualifications.

Working Pattern and Location

The role is a full‑time position with a standard 37.5 hour working week. The role holder may be required to work flexibly, especially during the month‑end close process.

The Finance Assistant Manager will be based at the Cyted’s Head Office, Ground Floor Building 3 Old Swiss, 149 Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 7BX.

What you will be doing

• Provide support in the processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, supplier invoices, employee expenses, and reconcile supplier statements and bank accounts promptly when required.

• Ownership of the UK entity accounts in Xero, preparing month‑end balance sheet schedules including single entity, transfer pricing and consolidation journal postings for review by the Financial Controller, and support with year‑end accounts preparation, audit requests, and financial reporting as required.

• Maintain robust financial controls in line with company policies and procedures.

• Assist with ad‑hoc accounting tasks such as maintaining the fixed asset register, set‑up payment runs, monitor cash balances, track grant‑funded projects and support with preparation of grant claims.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across finance operations.

• Collaborate with internal business teams where required, whilst providing financial and ad‑hoc support to ensure the efficient day‑to‑day operations of the finance team.

How we work

At Cyted, how we work is just as important as the impact we create. Our values shape how we collaborate, operate and support the teams who rely on us. As a Finance Assistant Manager, you’ll bring those values to life through the way you manage our day‑to‑day finance operations and uphold the accuracy, control and professionalism that underpin our business.

We care deeply about the clinicians, partners and patients our work ultimately serves, and for you, care means maintaining precise financial records, ensuring smooth operational processes and supporting colleagues with clarity and responsiveness. You’ll approach financial controls with diligence, maintain high standards of accuracy and create an environment where data can be trusted to inform decisions across the company.

We expect you to own your responsibilities with confidence and credibility. You’ll be accountable for the UK entity accounts in Xero, prepare month‑end balance sheet schedules, support audit and year‑end processes, and ensure our financial controls remain robust as we scale. Your ability to stay organised, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure will help keep our finance operations running efficiently.

We aim high. Cyted is growing quickly, and with that comes increasing complexity across procurement, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration. You’ll help strengthen our financial foundations by improving processes, enhancing accuracy and identifying opportunities to streamline how we work. You’ll contribute to a finance function that supports a rapidly scaling organisation while maintaining discipline, structure and transparency.

You’ll be expected to dive deep. You’ll understand Cyted’s financial systems, workflows and reporting requirements, anticipate issues before they arise and solve problems proactively. Whether reconciling accounts, overseeing purchase processing or monitoring cash balances, you’ll approach each task with attention to detail and commitment to getting it right.

We encourage everyone to challenge and commit. You’ll help shape how our finance function operates, support the development of colleagues and identify improvements that make our processes more efficient and effective. You’ll question assumptions, suggest better ways of working and actively contribute to strengthening our internal controls.

And above all, wedeliver. This role requires momentum, reliability and results. You’ll keep our financial processes moving, maintain high standards of accuracy, and ensure the finance team has the operational backbone it needs to support the organisation. Every reconciliation you complete, every improvement you implement and every report you prepare contributes to a more resilient and effective finance function.

This is how we work at Cyted. If this is the environment where you do your best work and grow your finance career, we should talk.