Financial Accountant - Contract

Cencora, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage month-end financial reviews and statutory audits. This role involves building strong relationships with auditors, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards, and supporting financial reporting for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a robust audit background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality results under pressure. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and offers a supportive hybrid work environment, along with various employee benefits to enhance your professional journey.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Discounts at retailers

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Service-based holidays

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and financial management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage external statutory audit processes for multiple companies.
• Support month-end financial reviews and statutory accounts production.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and improve control measures.

Skills

Audit background in a Top 20 practice

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP

Ability to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

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

The primary purpose of the role will be completing month-end financial reviews through risk profiling and management of the balance sheet, reviewing manual journals (both IFRS and US GAAP), and supporting the business in delivering statutory and group audits and the production of statutory accounts. This role is a 13-month contract.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Own the external statutory audit process for all 9 companies by building strong relationships throughout the business and being the key contact with external auditors to ensure timely submission of statutory accounts.
2. Monitor and improve the health of the balance sheet through audit-level analysis to determine risk exposure and required action plans. Support the month-end process through local and consolidated journal reviews.
3. Review compliance with group corporate policies across all entities comprising UK Wholesale. Identify gaps and design pragmatic control improvements to ensure alignment.
4. Support the production of statutory accounts for all 9 companies.
5. Assist with the completion of the group audit of our SOX framework and standard audit procedures.
6. Provide local expertise and technical support for US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS matters; review accounting policies, and prepare accounting policy and technical support papers.
7. Perform ad-hoc duties and project work as directed by the Financial Accounting Manager and Senior Finance Management.

Candidate Attributes:

• Audit background in a Top 20 practice (smaller firms considered)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including influencing and educating
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP
• Ability to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines

We offer various benefits including an employee assistance program with legal, financial, and mental health support, discounts at retailers, mental health first aiders, contributory pension scheme after 3 months, Cycle to Work Scheme, service-based holidays, career development opportunities, and volunteer days. We support hybrid/smart working arrangements to balance home and office work.

What Cencora Offers

Benefits outside the US may vary by country and are aligned with local market practices. Eligibility and effective dates may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Affiliated Companies

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any protected class. We prohibit harassment and ensure all employment practices are non-discriminatory.

We provide reasonable accommodations for 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.