Robert Half are supporting a Livingston based pharmaceutical business to appoint a Financial Accountant to join the their growing team. This is a well established company with long history, and they are a global player in their field. The client provide pharmaceutical services from development to manufacturing, servicing the full supply chain.
The company prides themselves as a trusted and reliable business that thrives to reach the highest industry standards. This appointment has been created to support the sustainable growth trajectory in long-term.
The Financial Accountant will be reporting to the Financial Controller, and you will be working on varied tasks. You will take responsibility of preparing statements, monitoring financial data, and ensuring that legal regulations are met. You will be involved in internal audits, cost and revenue analysis, budgeting, and managing tax payments. You will communicate with and consult senior managers to support investment decisions.
Responsibilities
1. Supporting with Annual Statutory Accounts (including holding companies)
2. Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, treasure & cash management, taxes
3. Responsibility for month-end and year-end closing, including payroll, balance sheet accounts analysis, and other relevant aspects
4. Cash flow forecasting
5. Balance sheet reconciliations
6. Analysing and reviewing monthly accounting statements and uploading trial balance and reporting pack for group consolidation
7. Manage customer ageing balance
8. Collaborate with the commercial team to take collection actions
9. Statutory entries and financial statements for tax purposes
10. Provide support for tax accounting, including VAT, Capital allowances, corporation tax, Duty, RDEC claims
11. Ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP
12. Developing and improving processes
13. Maintain good relationships with several stakeholders, including auditors, authorities, and banks
14. Line manager duties
Key Requirements
15. Qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, other relevant qualification)
16. 3+ years of experience in a similar position, ideally in the manufacturing field
17. Good grasp of IFRS and UK GAAP
18. Competent with MS Office, especially strong Excel skills
19. Strong knowledge of ERP
20. Experience with SAP FICO
21. Experienced in writing report for both internal and external use
22. Able to interpret financial data
23. Ability to organise and priorities tasks, take ownership of duties
24. Strong communication skills
25. Able to manage and develop relationships
26. Experience of leading and training more junior staff
The ideal candidate will also hold a relevant university degree, and be able to work flexibly around business requirements.
On offer
27. Base salary £50,000-£55,000 (depending on experience).
28. Private medical insurance and life insurance.
29. Contributory pension scheme.
30. Option to work in hybrid setting after successfully passing your probation.
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