Financial Accountant
Location: Manchester
Hybrid Working
Role Purpose
As a Financial Accountant at Lonza AG, you will have a meaningful role in assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual group reporting and accounts. Working closely with a dedicated team, you will follow established procedures, accounting principles, and guidelines to maintain accurate and timely financial records for our EMEA collaborators. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a world-class organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within a fast-paced Record to Report (R2R) department in a Shared Service Centre (SSC) to deliver delegated month-end close activities.
* Meet tight deadlines by performing all tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
* Support multiple country/unit-based markets by providing a high-quality transactional accounting function.
* Manage end-to-end R2R processes within the SSC, including:
o Payroll Accounting
o Travel & Expense (T&E) Accounting
o Goods Received/Invoice Received (GR/IR)
o Pre-payments and accruals
* Provide supporting schedules for internal and external auditors.
* Maintain a working understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Handle direct and indirect taxes efficiently.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.
Key Requirements
* Qualified AAT, part-qualified, or currently studying for an ICAEW (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) qualification, or qualified by experience.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a finance department.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Resilient with the ability to handle challenges effectively.
* Proven problem-solving and root cause identification skills.
* Strong analytical abilities.
* European Payroll Accounting knowledge (desirable)
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