Global Assistant Accountant: Multicountry Close & VAT Expert

Bio-Techne Ltd (United Kingdom); Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Techne Ltd UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with day-to-day activities, month-end close, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities in the EMEA region.

You will contribute to timely monthly management accounts and year-end statutory financial statements, ensuring strong internal controls and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background.
• AAT qualified (or equivalent by experience).
• Experience working in a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close and management accounts for multiple entities across countries.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Maintain intercompany balances and clear differences.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare data for VAT and Intrastat filings for foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare data for local statutory accounts and Sales reporting for the EMEA region.
• Support year-end and interim EMEA group audit with external auditors.

Skills

Strong accounting background

Excellent attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

AAT qualified (or equivalent by experience)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Dynamics 365

Job description

Bio-Techne Ltd UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with day-to-day activities, month-end close, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities in the EMEA region.

You will contribute to timely monthly management accounts and year-end statutory financial statements, ensuring strong internal controls and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.