Accountant

LGC Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance organization in the UK seeks a part-qualified finance professional to oversee cost center accounting and manage accounts receivable. Candidates should have a finance qualification and at least three years of experience in a commercial environment. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and room for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA with at least 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong business & commercial acumen and stakeholder management.
• Self-starter, able to operate effectively in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable collection and improve turnover.
• Prepare month-end financial reports and ensure accuracy.
• Analyze financial results against budget and recommend actions.

Skills

Part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

3 years experience in a similar role

Strong business & commercial acumen

Excellent written communication

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

IFS

Business Objects

Tableau

Job description

Company Description

LGC ASSURE & NLS is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of "Science for a Safer World". Our mission is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, primarily in the healthcare and the global food and beverage sectors.

Our core products comprise:

• BRCGS: Protecting brands with globally recognised supply chain assurance solutions, based in London - UK.
• INFORMED: Delivering quality assurance through globally trusted testing and certification programs for banned substances, based in Cambridge - UK.
• National Laboratories & Science (NLS): Delivering a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia, based in Guildford and Twickenham - UK.

Job Description

Working within Assure, this role will report to the Finance Manager, LGC Assure.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of overheads cost centre accounting (journal posting, P&L review, BS reconciliation). Co-ordination of monthly balance sheet review process.
• Responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable collection and developing project plan to reduce AR turnover, collections and DSO.
• Responsible for accurate and 5 business day month-end close.
• Accountable for preparation of month-end financial reports and issuing to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all financial data in accounting system.
• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial, sales and operating data for management.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets data for inclusion in financial reports, statements, and summaries.
• Reviews financial data for accuracy; identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determines appropriate corrective action, and supports day-to-day operations.
• Analyze and monitor monthly financial results against budget.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and procedures and Accounting Standards.
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasting.
• Participates in the execution of annual external audits.
• Assists with related special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA with at least 3 years experience in a similar role in a fast paced, commercial environment.
• Strong business & commercial acumen and stakeholder management
• Personable, with a strong commitment to team outcomes
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter. Able to get up to speed quickly and operate effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Personally credible, taking responsibility and ownership
• Organised and good attention to detail
• Confident in basic to intermediate MS Excel techniques (pivot tables, VLUP, SUMIF etc)
• Experience is using systems such as IFS, Business Objects & Tableau preferred but not essential.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Work in a mission-led organisation making a tangible impact on global food and consumer safety.
• Be part of a collaborative, purposeful team that recognises and celebrates contribution.
• Enjoy varied, high-visibility work with room to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Hybrid working, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development across the wider LGC Group.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information about us, please visit www.lgcassure.com

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