Our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a small and growing finance team in a large Multinational.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Permanent role, hybrid working 3 days onsite 2 days from home.
Key Responsibilities of Financial Accountant:
1. Maintain and control the Fixed Asset register, including additions, disposals, and monthly reporting.
2. Perform periodic physical asset verification.
3. Prepare monthly SAP journal entries including accruals and prepayments.
4. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
5. Support inventory general ledger controlling.
6. Analyse insurance costs and monitor policy compliance.
7. Support the cashflow management process through accurate data collation.
8. Assist with internal and external audits, as well as statutory reporting requirements (CSO, VAT, Intrastat, VIES).
9. Manage intercompany recharge processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
10. Contribute to finance process optimisation and "lean finance" initiatives.
11. Support continuous improvement activities within the finance and reporting function.
12. Support the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Controlling and take on additional duties as required.
Experience & Skills of Financial Accountant:
13. Minimum of 1-3 years' accounting experience within a finance function
14. Experience in a multinational manufacturing environment
15. Strong working knowledge of SAP FICO, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
16. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite.
17. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
18. Part-qualified or recently qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
19. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
20. Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a growing and innovative business.