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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Scotland, Edinburgh
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Mar 26, 2019

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
Pharmaceutical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The principal responsibility of the Financial Accountant will be to support the general accounting function of the Shared Service Centre.

Client Details

Global pharmaceutical organisation

Description

  • Completion of month end accounting duties as assigned to the role, e.g.
    • Prepare, review and/or post monthly accruals and prepayments
    • Review and investigate significant costs and variances
    • Analyse and ensure confirmation of intercompany balances
  • Prepare monthly journal entries as required.
  • Manage a P/Q Accountant
  • Complete nominated monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in line with group deadlines.
  • Prepare company reporting schedules for submission to group.
  • Review AP and Cashier payments and authorise bank payments in line with corporate policy and controls.
  • Assist in preparation of VAT returns, Intrastat returns and NSO reports for all nominated entities.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley control environment.
  • Ensure accounting policies are being followed.
  • Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation.
  • Assist in preparation of tax return submission data for all nominated entities.
  • Prepare P11Ds and government statistical forms and address corresponding queries.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
  • Identify and escalate items likely to cause interest at a higher level
  • Responsible for building and maintaining excellent relationships with both internal and external key stakeholders

Profile

  • Accounting qualification (ACA/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA)

  • Several years experience working in industry/practice.

  • Knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills

  • Able to challenge the way things are done and look at ways to make improvements

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Offer

Competitive basic salary and 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.

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 155 offices in 36 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.

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