Financial Accountant - Manchester -£26k -£35k Excellent Benefits Package - Permanent Search Accountancy are working on a exciting project to recruit for one of the world's leading Pharma/Life Science organisations. At present, they have multiple opportunities available for talented finance professionals. The successful candidates will be studying towards a professional qualification, CIMA/ACCA and will have at least two years experience within a finance environment, preferably within a Shared Service or International organisation. It is essential you have strong Excel skills ( to include v look ups and pivot tables) and working knowledge of SAP. Candidates who have experience of knowledge transfers/migrations will be at an advantage. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for: Fixed Assets Managing the month end fixed asset processes, and reporting on multi-million £££ fixed asset projects - ensuring projects are correctly accounted for. Cost Accounting Monthly standard costing processes. Calculating actual costs and comparing to standard costs in SAP, communicating material variances to the site controllers. Accruals/prepayments Calculate and monitor accruals/prepayment positions and monitor aged items in the balance sheet. Balance Sheet Detailed review of balance sheet position, paying particular attention to classifications and aged/open items. Intercompany accounts Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. P&L Responsible for various P&L postings, including, but not limited to, payroll, interest, FX. Inventory Ensure inventory is valued correctly in the balance sheet providing provisions for slow moving/obsolete goods. This award winning organisation is truly innovative in what they do and there are fantastic career opportunities available. For further information, contact Vicky Howard Search on or email Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.