Global Assistant Accountant — Month‑End & VAT Focus

biotechne; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Retirement programs

Employee stock purchase plan

Mentorship and development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bio-Techne, a leading life sciences company based in Abingdon with a global presence, is hiring an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day finance activities. The role covers month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reporting, and intercompany accounting across multiple entities.

You will contribute to timely monthly management accounts and year-end statutory statements, ensure internal controls, and assist with audits.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background.
• AAT qualification (or equivalent by experience).
• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and close multiple legal entities.
• Reconcile balance sheets and perform variance analysis.
• Maintain intercompany trading balances and clear differences.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare data for VAT and Intrastat filings for foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare data for statutory accounts for foreign subsidiaries.
• Support year-end and interim audits with external auditors.

Skills

Strong accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Intercompany accounting

Education

AAT qualification (or equivalent)

UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Bio-Techne, a leading life sciences company based in Abingdon with a global presence, is hiring an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day finance activities. The role covers month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reporting, and intercompany accounting across multiple entities.

You will contribute to timely monthly management accounts and year-end statutory statements, ensure internal controls, and assist with audits.