EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant

Molecular Devices; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Molecular Devices seeks an EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant in Wokingham, UK. This role will manage the accounts receivable cycle, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder management, contributing to financial accuracy and operational excellence. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Career development support for finance qualifications

Clear paths for career progression

Bonus Scheme based on individual and company performance

Employer pension contribution of 6%

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Prior experience with Oracle ERP systems highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable cycle and manage stakeholders.
• Deliver accounts receivable close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Oracle ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Job information EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant from the Company Molecular Devices, this latest EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant job vacancy is located in the city Wokingham RG TS located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Accounting field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you'll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are seeking a highly motivated EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team in Wokingham, UK. This role reports to the EMEA Accounting Manager and is responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable cycle and managing external and internal stakeholders, as well as support management reporting, and accounting activities in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Additionally, this role plays a critical function in credit control, revenue recognition, revenue accounting, and collections across Molecular Devices' European operations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Enhance the commercial finance function in Europe by documenting standard processes aligned with global accounting policies and industry best practices.
• Deliver on commercial and finance activities, including accounts receivable (AR) close, balance sheet reconciliations, credit management, collections, and revenue recognition.
• Support revenue accounting, service accounting, and provision recognition to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly collection forecasts and post daily deposits.
• Maintain strong partnerships with commercial teams, providing financial insights and support to achieve collection targets.
• Communicate with government and commercial clients to address billing discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Ensure proper credit management and control, monitoring accounts receivable and days sales outstanding (DSO) for the European entity.
• Escalate AR-related risks and concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Drive collections efforts on past-due accounts and implement recovery strategies.
• Manage and reconcile AR accounting ledgers, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle special billing and credit situations, including credit adjustments, rebills, and refunds.
• Conduct ledger audits to verify accuracy in financial data, including amounts, taxes, billing addresses, and invoice numbers.
• Possess a basic understanding of tax compliance and relevant financial regulations.
• Support the preparation of month-end AR closing activities (MIS) reports.
• Foster effective stakeholder communication, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial processes.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working with Oracle ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to achieving business goals.

What we can offer:

• Career development: Molecular Devices can offer support and funding towards finance qualifications
• Career progression: Clear paths for career progression with many routes available
• A competitive salary and benefits package including:
  • Bonus Scheme based on individual and company performance
  • Employer pension contribution of 6%
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Health assessments
  • Cycle to work
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Kids pass discounts

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

Keywords : Wokingham jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-27