Accountant

Azenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta is seeking an Accountant to join their Finance Team in Manchester. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting for UK and European subsidiary accounts, manage treasury activities, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related degree and a recognized accounting qualification, along with strong technical accounting and reporting skills. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with global teams in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and have professional experience.
• Experience with Treasury Management Systems is desirable.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer all bank accounts outside Corporate Treasury control in Europe.
• Prepare reports and ensure compliance with SOX.
• Coordinate audits and oversee internal controls.

Skills

Technical accounting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree

Recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Treasury Management Systems

Oracle Cloud

Reporting systems (One Stream)

Job description

Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title
Accountant

Job Description

Join the Azenta Finance Team supporting the SMS entities in the UK, working with a global team of professionals to support the timely, accurate and insightful preparation of monthly reporting, treasury management, supporting internal control and compliance initiatives. You will also be responsible for local regulatory financial reporting requirements for subsidiary accounts.

You will work with a global team and will be exposed to senior management as you develop knowledge about key business issues and support new initiatives. Grow personally and professionally while building a network within the life sciences industry!

The position is based in Manchester and covers UK & European Region.

What You'll Do...

• Be the administrator for all bank accounts outside Corporate Treasury control in Europe
• Responsible for all treasury reports in the region
• Creating daily payment files, manual payments, Intercompany cash transfers and ensuring outsourced shared service provider records properly the bank transactions and completes bank reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and manage cash balance and deposits to ensure adequate funds are available (in line with Group cash management policies).
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting of the smaller SMS entities in UK, Netherlands and US according to both local and US GAAP.
• Understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction to challenge or propose accounting adjustment entries, when relevant.
• Coordinate all necessary supporting documentation for monthly accruals and prepayments as well as transacting them in the ERP
• Ensure the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations within the company deadlines and with proper supporting documentation. Prepare Balance Sheet reviews and flux analyses.
• Identifying and leading Improvements projects
• Ensure performance of internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Support audits (internal & external) including coordination of client deliverables.
• Ensure accounting documentation (Guidelines, SOP) are complete and up to date.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement

What You'll Bring...

• Higher degree in business administration or equivalent finance specific degree, hold a recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Professional experience. Big 4 experience is a plus
• Technical accounting within a Treasury environment is a distinct advantage.
• Highly organized with ability to work under tight deadlines while meeting competing priorities
• Prior experience with Treasury Management Systems is desirable.
• Excellent technical financial skills. Ability to understand the balance sheet & income statement impacts of every transaction and to challenge or propose material accounting judgment entries, when relevant.
• Experience with major ERP (Oracle Cloud preferred) and reporting systems (One Stream is a plus)
• US GAAP and SOX experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines.
• A sense of urgency and self-motivation, with a personal commitment to meeting deadlines.

Other requirements

• Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Additional foreign language (especially German) is a plus

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.