Financial Accountant

The Role: Reporting into the Finance leadership team, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting monthly financial reporting and the preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Managing external audit requirements across Benelux entities
• Supporting VAT, tax and wider statutory reporting obligations
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations and financial analysis
• Accounting for inventory, sales and cost of goods sold
• Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting fixed asset accounting and prepayments
• Producing cash flow reporting and forecasting information
• Reviewing and enhancing financial controls, procedures and operating processes
• Building effective relationships with teams across Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Compliance and Internal Audit throughout Europe

About You

We are keen to speak with qualified accountants who can demonstrate a strong technical accounting background combined with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting, local GAAP and IFRS
• Previous experience within a financial accounting role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong relationship-building and collaborative working style

Desirable

• Exposure to a multinational or shared service environment
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded international business
• Broad exposure across European operations and multiple legal entities
• A varied and visible role with genuine scope to influence processes and controls
• Supportive team culture and hybrid working environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package