Accountant

West Pharmaceutical Services; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,712 - 67,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement: onsite 3 days

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a Record to Report Accountant to join our Global Financial Centre of Excellence. You will prepare monthly financial reports, post journals, reconcile balances, and support tax compliance while ensuring US GAAP adherence and local statutory requirements.

You will utilize SAP S/4HANA and BlackLine to optimize processes, drive automation, and partner with auditors. Hybrid role with onsite presence and international team collaboration."

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or business required
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience required
• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports in line with US GAAP
• Prepare, analyze, and post month-end journals
• Reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts
• Prepare VAT and other transactional taxes; support tax compliance
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Skills

Strong English skills

Excellent communication

GAAP knowledge

MS Office / Excel skills

Independent working in global env

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or Business

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or CPA)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BlackLine

ERP systems

Job description

Description

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

Job Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services continues to strengthen and optimize its global finance operating model through standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of accounting operations.

As part of the established Global Financial Centre of Excellence and reporting to, and working closely with, the Controller, the Record to Report Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports, annual financial statements, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and other internal or external reporting requirements.

The role ensures that financial reporting activities are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local statutory requirements. The position also supports ongoing process improvement, system optimization, and the effective use of tools such as SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, automation, and reporting technologies to enhance service delivery across the finance function.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare, analyze, and post journals at month end.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations at month end.
• Calculate, post, and analyze monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured.
• Review and reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Prepare multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Prepare variance analysis.
• Support the statutory reporting process.
• Prepare transactional taxes, such as VAT.
• Support annual corporation tax compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

Additional Responsibilities

Process Excellence, Automation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across Record-to-Report processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, controls, and service delivery.
• Support automation and process excellence initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, reporting tools, and other workflow solutions to reduce manual effort and improve standardization.
• Support the governed use of AI-enabled tools within finance processes, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, human review, data integrity, and auditability.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience required

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years Accounting experience required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERP
• Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of MS Office or the willingness to learn it quickly with highly proficient Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong people skills – approachable, good listener, empathetic
• Strong learning capacity
• Ability to work independently in global environment
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times

License and Certifications

• Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA required

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas and understand direction
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Able to learn and apply new information or new skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, takes accountability and drives for results

What We Offer

• This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
• Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is €52,712.00 - €67,088.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status. West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.