Assistant Accountant

Ipsen Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. You will handle journals, reconciliations, and month-end close, contributing to accurate financial reporting in a busy shared services environment.

The role offers hybrid working, with opportunities to develop accounting skills within a global biopharma group and support audit processes and continuous improvements. Candidates with AAT qualification or studying toward it, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role ideally from a shared services environment.
• AAT qualification or part-qualification, or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification is preferred.
• Yellow belt certified or experience with continuous improvement initiatives is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries in line with month-end deadlines.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.
• Support month-end close activities, financial reporting and account analysis across assigned entities.
• Prepare reporting schedules and working papers for management, statutory and group reporting requirements.
• Assist with audit requests, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and readily available.
• Contribute to process improvements, operational excellence initiatives and continuous enhancement of finance processes.

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

## Assistant AccountantApplylocations: Wrexhamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-21989**Title:**Assistant Accountant**Company:**Ipsen Biopharm Ltd**About Ipsen:**Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at **https://www.ipsen.com/**and follow our latest news on **LinkedIn** and **Instagram**.**Job Description:**At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!As an **Assistant Accountant**, you will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely and compliant financial accounting and reporting activities across one or more entities within our Finance Shared Services Centre. Working closely with the Record to Report team and supporting intercompany processes where required, you will help ensure a smooth month-end close, maintain balance sheet integrity, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting and strong financial controls.**Key Responsibilities:*** Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries in line with month-end deadlines.* Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.* Support month-end close activities, financial reporting and account analysis across assigned entities.* Prepare reporting schedules and working papers for management, statutory and group reporting requirements.* Assist with audit requests, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and readily available.* Contribute to process improvements, operational excellence initiatives and continuous enhancement of finance processes.**Knowledge, skills and experience:*** Experience working in a similar role ideally from a shared services environment* AAT qualified or part-qualified, or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification is preferred* Yellow belt certified or experience with continuous improvement initiatives is highly preferred**Why Join Us?**You'll be part of a supportive finance team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and build your professional accounting experience within a global organisation.**Apply Today**If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career.#LI-HybridWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.