Financial Accountant - Contract

AmerisourceBergen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating healthier futures. This role focuses on financial reviews, statutory audits, and compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards. You'll be instrumental in enhancing the balance sheet's health and ensuring timely submissions of statutory accounts. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of companies while developing your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits that cater to your lifestyle, making a real difference in the health sector.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Perks at Work discounts

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Service-based holidays

Career development opportunities

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong audit background in a Top 20 practice or smaller firms.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and educate.

Responsibilities

• Own the external statutory audit process for all 9 companies.
• Continuously monitor and improve the health of the balance sheet.
• Support the production of statutory accounts for all 9 companies.

Skills

Audit background

Excellent verbal and written communication

Planning and organization skills

Knowledge of IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP

Ability to deliver high-quality output

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

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 review through risk profiling and management of the balance sheet, review of manual journals (both IFRS and US GAAP), and supporting the business in delivering statutory and group audits and producing statutory accounts. This role will be on 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 point of contact with external auditors to ensure timely submission of the statutory accounts.
2. Continuously 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 review.
3. Review compliance with group corporate policies across all entities comprising UK Wholesale. Where gaps are identified, design pragmatic and commercially considered 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, in conjunction with Group, for US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS matters; this includes reviewing accounting policies and writing accounting policy papers and technical support documents.
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 audit firms considered)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and educate
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• ACA/ACCA qualified
• Knowledge of current IFRS / UK GAAP / US GAAP
• Ability to deliver high-quality output within tight deadlines

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, including:

• Employee assistance program with legal, financial advisors, and mental health counseling
• Perks at Work discounts in various retailers such as Currys PC World, Samsung, John Lewis, and more
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Contributory Pension Scheme after 3 months
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Service-based holidays
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Paid volunteer days (up to two per year)

We offer hybrid/smart working arrangements to help balance your time between home and office.

What Cencora Offers

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

Additional Information

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any protected class. We ensure all recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, and transfers comply with non-discrimination principles. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

About the Company

AmerisourceBergen Corporation is an American drug wholesale company formed by the merger of Bergen Brunswig and AmeriSource in 2001.