Financial Accountant

Our client is a growing US owned life science business who seek to hire a Financial Accountant. The role is newly created and will either suit a part qualified or a newly qualified ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA Accountant. The Financial Accountant will be a key contributor in the preparation of month end accounts and statutory reporting for European operations and entities. The Financial Accountant is a key position within the Finance function for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and reports directly to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Key contributor to delivery of the month end close process and management accounts, including twelve legal entities across multiple countries.
• Variance analysis and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting Group & Company Statutory requirements including HMRC filing, statutory and VAT returns.
• Liaise with local accountants in all EMEA subsidiaries to support statutory requirements including relevant tax filings, statutory accounts, and VAT returns.
• Responsible for SOX controls for all in scope EMEA entities. Liaising with the US Corporate Accounting team.
• Play a key role in year end and interim EMEA group audit in support of the US audit with external auditors.

A salary of GBP45,000-GBP55,000 DOE plus bonus and great benefits.