Junior Accounts Assistant

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health. The Company is headquartered in London, UK, and has offices in New York City and San Francisco in the US. We focus on developing innovations that can improve the lives of those who are suffering with mental health challenges and who are not helped by current treatments.

We are pioneering the development of a new model of psilocybin treatment, in which our proprietary formulation of synthetic psilocybin (which has received breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA) is administered with psychological support. We are currently in phase 3 study for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and phase 2 for both post-traumatic stress disorder and anorexia nervosa. Our vision is a world of mental wellbeing - Compass Pathways.

Job Overview:

Compass Pathways is now looking to hire a high-quality Junior Accounts Assistant. This role will support the broader Finance team and play an integral part in the day to day running of the business.

Our company comprises a core team of Senior Executives based in London and New York. The Finance team is primarily London based and provides a centralised service for both the UK and US teams. The majority of this role will involve "hands-on" processing of financial transactions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, expenses and VAT, as well as support to the team for monthly closings and other activities. The Company uses Netsuite as its ERP system. The role will require flexibility, strong attention to detail and a "can-do" attitude.

Location: Hybrid in our London, UK office.

Responsibilities:

1. Working closely with the finance function and the wider company.
2. Bank reconciliations - ensuring all bank transactions are accurately recorded and payments allocated in a timely fashion.
3. Daily coding and processing of Purchase Ledger invoices.
4. Ensuring PO system is followed and adhered to, that invoices from suppliers are matched with purchase orders.
5. To arrange weekly payment runs, ensuring supplier accounts are settled within our terms.
6. Process monthly staff expenses and corporate card transactions, ensuring all receipts are provided and costs conform to company policy.
7. Responsible for supplier queries by investigating, responding and progressing issues to a successful conclusion on a timely basis.
8. Ensuring all payable accounts are reconciled and complete aged payables reporting monthly.
9. Audit preparation: on a quarterly basis, providing support for transactions within your remit to auditors, as required.
10. Support process improvement activities including enhancing current financial processes.
11. Any ad hoc requests for analysis.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate may be looking for their first role in industry or have some experience in a similar role, the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload, have good communication skills and a desire to be part of a team. Experience gained in an SME environment would be desirable.

For an overview of our benefits package and compensation information, please visit "Working at Compass".

UK applicants: We are proud of our commitment to diversity and equality (pursuant to the Equality Act 2010). We do not discriminate based upon race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

US applicants: Compass Pathways is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, genetic information, familial or marital status, or any other status, category, or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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