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Posted 2 hours agoSenior Accountant
at Inizio
Manchester, United KingdomHybrid
Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee complex accounting activities, reconciliations and financial reporting support processes.
- Own key balance sheet accounts and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of outstanding items.
- Review and sign off bank reconciliations.
- Oversee intercompany accounting and resolution of differences.
- Lead assigned month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
- Review accounting transactions and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Prepare and review variance analysis, providing clear commentary on movements in assigned balance sheet accounts and period-end results.
- Prepare and review schedules and supporting information for internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness ahead of submission deadlines. Governance & Controls
- Support reporting requirements, accounting policy implementation and process changes.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting quality.
- Support the Divisional Controller in delivering accounting, governance and financial control objectives. Leadership
- Coach and support Accountants in the execution of accounting activities and capability development; this is not a line management responsibility but carries an expectation of technical leadership and work review. What you'll bring
- Resolve complex reconciliations, intercompany disputes and accounting issues.
- Drive process improvements and control enhancements. Stakeholder Management & Communication
- Build effective relationships with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Audit and Divisional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
- Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
- experience including financial accounting, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, close activities, audit support and financial controls. •
- Experience within a global Shared Services Centre (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment is essential. Technical & Operational Expertise ERP
- experience (Oracle Fusion or similar).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of internal controls and SOX or equivalent governance. •
- Experience supporting process improvement or automation. Problem Solving & Innovation
- experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
Benefits
- 4–8 years' progressive finance
Additional details
- Inizio is a global partner to health and life sciences organisations, delivering specialist expertise across the product and patient journey.
- Through Global Finance Services (GFS), we provide high-quality, efficient and compliant finance operations that support business performance worldwide. Role Overview
- Reporting to the Divisional Controller, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead accurate and timely period-end close activities within our Global Finance Services (GFS) shared services organisation.
- You will act as a subject matter expert across Record-to-Report (RTR) processes including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and variance analysis while driving accounting quality, financial control and continuous improvement.
- Working closely with finance stakeholders, you will support governance, audit readiness and the development of junior team members.
- Here's what you'll be doing Financial Accounting & Close
- Communicate technical accounting matters clearly. Performance, Impact & Ways of Working
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Collaborative, proactive and committed to continuous improvement. Why join us
- You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and strengthening accounting controls across Global Finance Services while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.