Senior Accountant (3 Month Contract)
AL Solutions, United Kingdom
Job Description
My client, a global CRO, are looking for a Senior Accountant to temporarily join them. Working as part of a global, collaborative finance team, the Senior Accountant will handle all aspects of accounting for a number of entities across Europe, Asia and the UK.
Your duties will include month end close, balance sheet account reconciliations, cash forecasting, analysis of results and special projects within a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
The scope of the role requires solid technical knowledge of accounting concepts and principles across multiple countries, as well as strong process management, interpersonal, decision-making, and communication skills.
This position will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization over time and will interact cross-functionally with various departments.
Life Science experience preferred but not essential.
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Experience at operating within an international organization, covering inter-company accounting, foreign currency, VAT, and other taxes
- Exposure to the reporting requirements under local and USGAAP an advantage
- Detail oriented, hands-on, and possesses strong analytical skills with a solid aptitude for arithmetic computations.
- Strong computer skills, including advanced aptitude in Excel and Word, as well as knowledge of using accounting software packages; knowledge of Oracle NetSuite, or similar is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work under tight reporting deadlines, with a commitment to improve the accounting close cycle in an organized manner.
- Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills suited to a fast paced, value driven culture.
Benefits
3 MONTH CONTRACT - 5 DAYS PER WEEK - ASAP START