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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page
Location
England, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary
GBP50000 - GBP55000 per annum
Closing date
15 Jul 2022

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Sector
Healthcare and pharmaceutical
Salary band
£50,000 - £60,000
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Where will they be working?
Hybrid - mostly office

Job Details

We are recruiting for a financial accountant who will be heavily involved in running the day-to-day operations of the company's global entity accounts. The role will involve ensuring their compliance with local GAAP & IFRS requirements.

Client Details

This Milton Keynes based company are operating in over 42 countries with growth plans to continue their rapid expansion over the next 3-5 years. As one of the UK's fastest growing healthcare groups, they are looking for a Financial Accountant to come in and have a real impact on that growth.

Description

  • Prepare month-end reporting activities including balance sheet reconciliation and analysis
  • Assist with the preparation of year-end account, activities and statutory accounts including global tax and AFS/IFRS preparation
  • Assist the Financial Controller with the year-end audit process and relationship with external auditors.
  • Design, implement and maintain financial global controls and risk environment by ensuring policies and procedures are being compliant across the company.
  • Management of the accounting system, Chart of Accounts and cost centre structure
  • Assist on ad-hoc financial projects plus involvement of group projects to manage financial impact of group-wide projects. IFRS conversion and ERP system replacement are planned for 2022 along with an expansion into new countries.
  • Manage the headcount and bonus calculations for financial reporting
  • Assist Financial Controller on the management of global tax and transfer pricing

Profile

The successful Financial Accountant will be:

  • A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge & skills (i.e. IFRS, GAAP, VAT/TAX)
  • Experienced in ensuring financial control & helping the company drive its performance targets
  • Able to demonstrate success in delivering accurate and timely outputs
  • Experienced in working in multi-country and currency environment
  • Proven track record of working with group and stand-alone companies as well as control environments
  • Strong excel skills enabling the manipulation of data
  • Experienced in IFRS conversion, system change projects, M&A activity is an advance.
  • Previous industry experience (Pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, life science, etc.) is preferred but not a prerequisite
  • Clear initiative & adaptability
  • Committed to being part of a high performing team and helping to transform the finance function to a robust and controlled environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organised approach to managing multiple deliverables and requirements

Job Offer

On offer for the successful Financial Accountant:

  • Brilliant base salary - £50-55k dpeendent on experience (reviewed yearly)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working pattern (2 days in Milton Keynes office, 3 days at home)
  • 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays & Birthday)
  • Pension scheme
  • Discount platform
  • 24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package.

We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise:
• Industry and commerce
• Financial services
• Public and not-for-profit
• Taxation
• Specialist markets
• Treasury
• Newly qualified ACA

Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process”

Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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