Accounting Specialist (m/f/d) - 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract

LGC Limited; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Limited is seeking an Accounting Specialist (m/f/d) for an 18-month fixed-term contract in a hybrid role. You will join the Finance team and help ensure accurate financial operations, supporting close, reporting, supplier payments, and internal controls.

The role requires previous accounting experience, fluent Polish, and good English. Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS/Symfonia) and strong Excel skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role.
• Fluent Polish (essential) with good written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Polish accounting regulations and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own core accounting activities ensuring accurate and compliant records.
• Support month-end close, statutory reporting, and supplier payments.
• Reconcile accounts and manage customer balances.

Skills

Polish fluency

Excel

Attention to detail

Prior accounting experience

Independent work

Education

Accounting or finance qualifications

Tools

IFS

Symfonia ERP

Job description

Accounting Specialist (m/f/d) - 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

At LGC, our mission is simple but powerful: Science for a Safer World.

We’re looking for an Accounting Specialist (m/f/d)to join our Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with process improvement and business collaboration.

In this role, you’ll help ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, supporting everything from month-end close and statutory reporting to supplier payments and financial controls. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business while helping us maintain high standards of compliance, governance, and financial performance.

What you'll be doing

• Owning core accounting activities, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, reporting, and statutory requirements
• Managing supplier payments, reconciliations, and customer account balances
• Preparing accounting documentation, tax-related information, and financial reports
• Working closely with Sales and other business functions to support day-to-day operations
• Collaborating with external accounting providers and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline financial processes
• Helping ensure compliance with Polish accounting regulations, Group policies, and internal controls

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role
• Fluent Polish (essential) and good written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of Polish accounting regulations
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• A highly organised and accurate approach, with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage priorities and work independently while building strong relationships across the business
• Experience with IFS and/or Symfonia ERP systems would be an advantage
• Accounting or finance qualifications would be beneficial

Our Values:

• Passion
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

For more information about us, please visit our website: www.lgcgroup.com