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Senior Accountant
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: M44, Partington, Trafford
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Senior Accountant UK
Based Irlam, Manchester
Join the Azenta Finance Team supporting the SMS entities in the U.K, working with a global team of professionals to support the timely, accurate and insightful preparation of monthly reporting, as well as support annual audits and quarterly reviews and support internal control and compliance initiatives. You will also be responsible for local regulatory financial reporting requirements.
You will work with a global team and will be exposed to senior management as you develop knowledge about key business issues and support new initiatives. Grow personally and professionally while building a network within the life sciences industry!
What You’ll Do...
* Collaborate with other members of the Finance Team to prepare and deliver timely and accurate monthly financial results, along with insightful analysis. This includes the preparation and review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly intercompany tie outs, the oversight of any unusual transactions, as well as reporting provided to help senior management understand the underlying business drivers.
* Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures in compliance with UK GAAP and US GAAP
* Understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction to challenge or propose accounting adjustment entries, when relevant.
* Coordinate all necessary supporting documentation for monthly accruals and prepayments as well as transacting them in the ERP
* Prepare Balance Sheet reviews and flux analyses.
* Ensure the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations within the company deadlines and with proper supporting documentation.
* Ensure performance of internal controls, including SOX compliance.
* Ensure all internal policies and procedures are consistently followed.
* Support the preparation of statutory accounts and tax returns as well as any other local government requirements.
* Support audits (internal & external) including coordination of client deliverables.
* Key user for specific finance systems including maintenance of respective approval matrix, training and support of department users and documentation.
* Support on ad hoc projects
* Ensure accounting documentation (Guidelines, SOP) are complete and up to date.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring…
* Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree, ACA/ACCA or equivalent
* 6+ years relevant professional experience, minimum 3 years in a multinational manufacturing company (life sciences preferred), Big 4 experience is a plus
* Excellent technical financial skills. Ability to understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction and to challenge or propose material accounting judgment entries, when relevant.
* US GAAP and SOX experience.
* Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP
* Experience with major ERP (Oracle Cloud preferred) and reporting systems (One Stream is a plus)
* Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines
* Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines.
* A sense of urgency and self-motivation, with a personal commitment to meeting deadlines.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills English (any other European language a plus)
Other requirements
* Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
* Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
* Strong analytical/problem solving skillsBefore You Apply
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