Financial Accountant

Wepclinical; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Private Medical Insurance

Group General Life Assurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Educational Assistance allowance

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

WEP Clinical is looking for a Financial Accountant to manage accounting functions and ensure compliance across various jurisdictions. The role includes leading audits, preparing VAT returns, and consolidating year-end finances.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and professional accounting qualification, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Excel. This position offers an inclusive, supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive finance experience including month-end close and audit coordination.
• Strong computer literacy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions and ensure tax compliance.
• Lead external reporting and audit execution across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns ensuring reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Compile and validate department management reporting packs.
• Identify control and process gaps, implementing improvements and automation.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Detail Oriented

Accountable

Communication Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline

Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling new opportunity? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Role Objectives:

The WEP Clinical Financial Accountant encompasses a wide range of responsibilities crucial to maintaining the financial health and compliance of the organization. This position involves managing day-to-day accounting functions and ensuring VAT and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, the Financial Accountant supports key financial processes, from daily transactions through to year-end reporting, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. The main objective is to uphold financial integrity and contribute to the organization’s fiscal health through diligent accounting practices and regulatory compliance.

• Analytical
• Organised
• Detail Oriented
• Accountable
• Lead external reporting and audit execution across the UK, US, and Ireland, including coordination and preparation of audit deliverables (statutory, tax packs), management of PBC lists, and sample requests.
• Own year-end statutory consolidation, including consolidation adjustments, eliminations, disclosures, and preparation of draft financial statements.
• Act as day-to-day ISAE 3402 audit lead, overseeing evidence collection, walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation documentation.
• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns (UK, IE, DE, CA; monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring reconciliation to the general ledger and providing technical guidance as required.
• Compile, validate, and file Intrastat and VIES reports for Ireland.
• Execute month-end close activities, including group balance sheet substantiation, cash flow preparation, intercompany reconciliations, documented balance sheet reviews, and revenue recognition reporting in line with internal policies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, managing additions, disposals, reconciliations, depreciation, and reviews of useful lives and impairments.
• Oversee treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, payment processing with appropriate controls, corporate credit card administration, postings, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate credit control activities to align cash collection efforts with ledger status.
• Prepare departmental management reporting packs, including variance analysis and stakeholder commentary.
• Collaborate with AP and commercial finance teams to ensure data accuracy and timely recovery of project costs.
• Identify control and process gaps, implement improvements and automation initiatives, enhance ERP system capabilities, update SOPs, lead and develop direct reports, and deputise for the Finance Manager as required.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of progressive finance experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, audit coordination, and statutory or management reporting
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system
• Strong computer literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders

What We Offer:

• Group Private Medical Insurance
• Group General Life Assurance
• Group Critical Illness and Group Income Protection
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Educational Assistance allowance
• Paid volunteering day

What Sets Us Apart:

WEP Clinical partners with biopharmaceutical Sponsors to help them bring treatments closer to the patients who need them most. Through end-to-end clinical trial delivery, home health services, expanded access programs, and market access consultancy, we provide flexible, fit-for-purpose solutions that support drug development, improve access, and help therapies reach the right patients at the right time. With more than 15 years of global experience, we have supported programs across 150+ countries, combining operational scale with the agility and personalised service of a specialised provider. Our work helps bridge critical gaps in care, ensuring safe, ethical, and efficient access to promising new treatments.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn life page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.

How We Work at WEP Clinical:

At WEP Clinical, we look for individuals who are conscientious, exercise sound judgement, and engage with others thoughtfully and professionally. We believe excellence is achieved through integrity, accountability, and respect for diverse perspectives – and we are committed to helping our people grow and succeed in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Our Services Include:

• Access Programs
• Clinical Trial Services
• Patient Site Solutions
• Clinical Trial Supply
• Market Access and Commercialization

Data Privacy Notice:

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WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.

WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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