Financial Accountant (Pharmaceuticals)

Hays PLC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialist pharmaceutical company in London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This exciting opportunity requires a qualified ACA/ACCA professional, offering a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 and a 10% bonus. Join a growing team with strong finance leaders committed to your professional development.

Benefits

10% performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) required.
• Experience in financial reporting and audit processes.
• Strong stock and distribution knowledge is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements for the group.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes.

Skills

Collaboration

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Tax Knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Job description

Financial Accountant for a pharmaceutical business based in London seeking a recently qualified ACA/ACCA

Your new company

I am supporting a Global Specialist Pharmaceutical company looking for a Financial Accountant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to join the company at an exciting time of growth, and work alongside impressive finance leaders that will help with your development. The client is open to candidates with industry experience or from practice with relevant client exposure.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for the group and its subsidiaries in accordance with UK IFRS, ensuring full compliance with all relevant reporting standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors throughout the audit process, responding to enquiries and facilitating the timely resolution of any issues raised.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes and internal controls, supporting the manager's commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide support in tax-related activities, including VAT submissions, corporate tax calculations, and annual tax disclosures
• Assisting with cash flow management
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with ad hoc projects

What you'll need to succeed

The client is seeking a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA) coming from either practice or industry. Relevant sector or client exposure is ideal, as well as strong stock and distribution knowledge. You'll have strong collaboration skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, plus a 10% performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll be supported in expanding this role further, working alongside accomplished finance leaders who are committed to your professional development.

What you need to do now

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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits