At CREATE Fertility and IVI UK, we support people through one of the most important and emotional journeys of their lives.
As part of one of the world’s leading fertility groups, we combine world-class clinical expertise with genuinely compassionate care, helping thousands of patients across the UK access innovative fertility treatment tailored to them.
Our clinics are known for pioneering Natural and Mild IVF approaches, offering safer and gentler treatment options alongside advanced fertility services including IVF, IUI, ICSI and fertility preservation. Above all, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a technically strong, commercially aware and highly motivated Financial Accountant to join our Finance team based in Farringdon.
This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys maintaining robust financial controls, improving processes and ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting and governance within a growing organisation.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, supporting statutory reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory obligations.
You will be someone who enjoys problem solving, takes pride in delivering accurate financial information and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and continuous improvement are highly valued.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading key areas of the month-end and year-end close process
- Preparing and posting technical accounting journals
- Managing revenue recognition processes, including deferred revenue accounting and reconciliations
- Owning balance sheet governance and reconciliation frameworks
- Investigating and resolving reconciling items and unusual balances
- Supporting external audits and statutory reporting requirements
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including partial exemption and reverse charge processes
- Supporting lease accounting under FRS 102 and other technical accounting areas
- Driving improvements in financial controls, reporting quality and process efficiency
- Working closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business to ensure strong financial governance
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or exam-qualified with relevant experience)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Previous experience within financial accounting, reporting or audit
- Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
We'd Particularly Love To Hear From People With Backgrounds In:
- Audit and Practice
- Healthcare
- Multi-site organisations
- Private Equity-backed businesses
- Fast-growth environments
- Regulated industries
- Personal Qualities
- Analytical and detail-focused
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Highly organised and dependable
- Collaborative and approachable
- Commercially aware
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Calm and effective under pressure
Why Join Us?
- Work for one of the world's leading fertility groups
- Join a growing organisation with ambitious plans
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive finance team
- Opportunity to influence process improvements and financial governance
- Exposure to a dynamic healthcare environment
- Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression
Our Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Additional annual leave for each completed year of service up to 30 days
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discounted IVF treatment after two years' service