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Global Cost Accountant

Employer
Michael Page
Location
London, West London, England
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
4 Apr 2023

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

Job Details

The primary purpose of the Global Cost Accountant role is to be the owner of all global costs, from both profit and loss and balance sheet aspects. The role will be the go to person for all matters of global costs within the business and ensure all processes and tasks in this area are developed to meet the needs of the evolving business.

Client Details

As part of a multinational organisation, the company offers a state-of-the-art GMP-compliant depot network and logistic hubs for clinical drug product storage and distribution in 61 locations worldwide, while maintaining the leading position for Direct-to-Patient and Home Healthcare services, biological sample shipments and biological kit production. Additional services such as cell and gene supply chain services, ancillary material sourcing, storage and distribution, shipment lane verification and qualifications, as well as GDP, regulatory and compliance consultancy.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Global Cost Accountant role include:

  • the accounting of all global costs,
  • ownership of the global recharges process.
  • month end tasks including prepayments and accruals, to month end timetable
  • completion of balance sheet reconciliations; involvement in monthly Balance Sheet Review process
  • providing cost analysis to business managers
  • working with the FP&A Team on annual budgets and forecasts.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Global Cost Accountant role will:

  • have a hands-on working knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
  • maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Accounting Standards
  • have experience of working in a large international business or group
  • be comfortable working in a complex multi-currency business environment
  • be computer literate with strong systems experience/capability; experience of Oracle Cloud advantageous
  • be an excel model developer; has developed MS Excel skills to at least Intermediate Level.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will have the fantastic opportunity of joining an international logistics company in their offices based in West London. The role provides the opportunity for fantastic levels of skill set development and career acceleration alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

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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