Assistant Accountant

Norgine Pharma SA; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norgine is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports month-end processes, journals, and reconciliations in a fast-paced international environment, helping maintain accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to drive efficiencies while ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements. Join us to contribute to improving financial controls across the organisation.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA or equivalent accounting experience.
• Strong month-end accounting, journals, accruals, reconciliations, and problem-solving.
• Solid fixed assets accounting, tax reporting and audit support knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with clear communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP/BlackLine or similar systems, with good controls knowledge.
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close activities accurately and on time.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, cash and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Support tax and statutory reporting, including VAT and corporate tax filings.
• Provide timely audit support and respond to internal and external audits.
• Prepare regulatory and statistical submissions as required.
• Assist Accounting Managers with day-to-day activities and reporting.
• Analyze financial data and produce standard reports for decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthen accounting controls.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Journals & accruals

Fixed assets

Audit support

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want a 3D Career? Join Norgine.

At Norgine, we Dare to be different, Drive to achieve our goals, and Develop ourselves, our colleagues, and our communities. Our 3D career philosophy creates opportunities to grow, make an impact, and contribute to transforming healthcare for patients worldwide.

For over a century, Norgine has been bringing transformative medicines to patients across Europe. Our commitment to improving lives, combined with our entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture.

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, delivering accurate month-end processes, and supporting continuous improvement across operational accounting activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively, solving problems, and driving efficiencies in a fast-paced international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close activities accurately and on time, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, cash and accounting adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate accounting for additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Support tax and statutory reporting requirements, including VAT, corporate tax and other local filings.
• Provide timely support during internal and external audits.
• Prepare regulatory and statistical submissions.
• Assist Accounting Managers with day-to-day accounting activities and financial reporting.
• Analyse financial data and prepare standard reports to support business decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements and the enhancement of accounting controls and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, regulations and best practice.

Why Join Us?

At Norgine, you'll be part of an inclusive and supportive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. You'll have opportunities to develop your career, build new skills, and contribute to meaningful work that improves patients' lives. We encourage curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning, empowering our colleagues to Dare, Drive and Develop every day. Norgine is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA -or- previous experience in an Accounting, Finance or similar field.
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes, journals, accruals, reconciliations and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of fixed assets accounting, tax reporting and audit support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, while communicating clearly and effectively with all team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and using SAP, BlackLine or similar systems.
• Knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Our benefits may vary per location. Please liaise with the Norgine TA representative to obtain more information.