Accounting Manager

Cencora, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead finance activities across UK subsidiaries and support European regions. The role involves month-end procedures, financial reporting, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA certification, and extensive experience in accounting roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Fully qualified accountant with proficiency in GAAP.
• Experience managing teams across different locations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end close procedures and financial insights.
• Oversee group reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Manage and develop the Finance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic acumen

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

D365 system

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join our international team within Pharmalex. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for end-to-end finance activities within some of the UK subsidiaries and support other regions within Europe.

You will be responsible for month-end close procedures, including the preparation of month-end activities to a WD 3 close process. Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, provide financial insights, and lead a team of professionals. Ensure compliance with regulations and policies, communicate financial results, and collaborate to meet organizational goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for the General Ledger, Sales Ledger, and Purchase Ledger
2. Oversight, review, and coordination of group reporting on a monthly basis
3. Balance sheet reconciliation and review
4. Prepayments and accruals
5. Intercompany reconciliations
6. Reviewing and approving journals
7. Cost Centre reporting and allocation
8. Payroll review
9. Cash management
10. Management and development of the Finance team
11. Support the wider team across Northern and Western Europe
12. Coordination with the Group GAC team
13. SOX and other compliance reporting
14. Statutory accounts preparation and annual audit management
15. Ongoing enhancement, development, and documentation of processes and controls
16. Other ad-hoc projects and queries
17. The employee agrees to undertake additional reasonable tasks aligned with their abilities, if required

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role
• Proficiency in D365 system is a plus
• Fully qualified accountant with proficiency in country-specific GAAP and US GAAP

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to synthesize financial information appropriately
• Strategic and commercial acumen with a hands-on approach
• Excellent people skills and experience working in diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with Shared Service Centers and matrix organizations
• Experience in financial management, including legal, audit, compliance, and budgeting aspects
• Resourcefulness in setting priorities and creating efficiencies
• Proven leadership in managing finance and accounting professionals
• Experience managing teams across different locations is desirable
• Technologically savvy, with experience developing and implementing new systems to increase efficiency

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practices. Eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies

PharmaLex GmbH

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any other protected class. We ensure all employment-related processes comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request an accommodation, contact us at 888.692.2272 or [e-mail]. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. Messages or emails unrelated to accommodation requests will not be responded to.