Accountant II

Thermo Fisher; Paisley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Statutory Accountant to join their External Reporting Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing Global Business Service Centre, where you will be integral in preparing statutory financial statements and engaging with stakeholders. The position demands a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively to find innovative solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to a mission that makes the world healthier and safer, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Passion and commitment to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in statutory reporting and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory financial statements for global entities.
• Support statutory audits and coordinate local reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Time Constraints

Education

Part Professional Qualification

Tools

MS Excel

ERPs (E1, SAP)

Job description

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science. Each one of our 100,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Band 5 - Statutory Accountant

Position Summary:

Thermo Fisher Scientific has an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the External Reporting Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service Centre which offers great career development and opportunities. The successful candidate will be a key team member working alongside a colleague to ensure accurate reporting.

What will you do?

1. Preparation of statutory financial statements for a number of Global legal entities
2. Support the completion of a number of statutory audits reported through the Centre of Excellence team ensuring adherence to the external reporting timetable
3. Complete/coordinate local statistical reporting requirements set by authorities
4. Preparation of annual board packs and report financial performance to stakeholders
5. Engage with external advisers to ensure corporate tax returns are completed, reviewed, and filed on time
6. Working cross-functionally with other finance and non-finance teams based both on site and remotely

Who we are looking for:

1. Part Professional Qualification
2. An individual with a passion, commitment, and desire to succeed. Highly motivated and detail-oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, computer, and organisational skills
3. Someone who flourishes working with people to find innovative new solutions
4. Previous experience in a large-scale organisation would be beneficial
5. Experience of statutory reporting, management accounting, balance sheet reconciliations
6. Prior exposure to tax returns & year-end reporting would be advantageous
7. Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment
8. Ability to work well under time constraints
9. Proficient in MS Excel
10. Working knowledge of ERPs (E1, SAP etc.) (Desired but not essential)