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CoMind

CoMind

Accounting & Finance
London, UK
Posted on Oct 17, 2025

Location

London, UK

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Finance

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 establishing a world class Finance function to support the growth of the business. We are seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee the day to day accounting functions and regular reporting requirements. The role will report into the CFO and will work alongside external accounting and tax providers.. Please note that this role requires 4 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee UK & US bookkeeping in Xero

  • Ensure timely month-end processes working with an external provider

  • Support preparing financial information and commentaries for monthly and quarterly management and board reports including comparing actual spend against budget

  • Manage purchase order and invoice processing in Dext and ApprovalMax (linked to Xero)

  • Process timely supplier payments via online banking

  • Ensure staff expenses are correctly submitted, approved and settled on time

  • Support quarterly VAT returns, year end processes and external audits

  • Help evaluate, build, improve and monitor financial processes and practices to support the growth of the business.

Skills & Experience:

  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, etc.)

  • 3-5+ years professional accounting experience in an operational role (previous US exposure an advantage)

  • Experience of accounting procedures including Purchase Orders, customer and supplier invoices, bank payments, fixed and current asset schedules

  • Experience of supporting month / year 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 working with outsourced finance function suppliers

Benefits:

  • Company equity plan

  • Company pension scheme

  • Private medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Group life insurance

  • Comprehensive mental health support and resources

  • Unlimited holiday allowance (+ bank holidays)

  • Weekly lunches

  • Breakfast and snacks provided.