Accountant

ProductLife Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the pharmaceutical sector is looking for an Accountant to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves ownership of reporting, extensive financial analysis, and mentorship of junior staff. Candidates should have over 5 years of accounting experience and hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with accounting software is essential. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of general accounting experience.
• Ability to document and monitor internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of reporting costs and margins.
• Perform administrative tasks including data gathering.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare tax returns.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Highly detail-oriented

Organized

Ability to meet deadlines

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accountancy

Job description

Overview

ProductLife Group is looking for an Accountant to join our Accounting department.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of reporting costs, productivity, margins and expenditures for companies and organizations.
• Perform administrative tasks such as data gathering, balance sheet population or updating journal entries.
• Utilize hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Document and monitor internal controls in support of the auditing team.
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
• Record and maintain financial and business transactions.
• Analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationships.
• Plan the development or modification of account structures.
• Consider the need for new or changed controls.
• Ensure the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management.
• Analyze complex financial reports and records.
• Review journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Profile

• More than 5 years of general accounting experience, either in a public accounting firm or in a private corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, math, business administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in accountancy is required in many cases.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is not always mandatory, but having one could give you an edge.

Skills

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom