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Ipsen

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Wrexham
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AI generated summary

  • You must manage financial transactions, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and compliance with regulations while driving process efficiency and developing SOPs.
  • You will manage financial records, ensure compliance, prepare journals, conduct reconciliations, support audits, develop processes, and identify efficiency improvements.

Requirements

  • - Ensure accurate recording and compliance of all financial transactions, assets, and liabilities.
  • - Stay updated with the latest accounting standards and guidelines.
  • - Manage monthly processes and month-end close of financial ledgers.
  • - Prepare journals for routine accruals, prepayments, and other financial entries.
  • - Perform SAP month-end closing activities.
  • - Collaborate with internal teams to record financial information and resolve queries.
  • - Complete and provide commentary on periodic Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
  • - Lead or contribute to quarterly Balance Sheet Review and Operational Review meetings.
  • - Support fiscal/legal obligations such as VAT, Corporation Tax, and National Statistics Returns.
  • - Act as the primary process owner for nominated financial processes.
  • - Perform financial consolidation and reporting activities to meet Group deadlines.
  • - Conduct payroll reconciliation activities and submissions.
  • - Provide information and explanations to external auditors.
  • - Ensure an efficient system of internal controls is in place.
  • - Develop SOPs and Work Instructions for responsible companies and processes.
  • - Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and control.
  • - Provide back-up to other Shared Services teams and processes.
  • - Perform Ad Hoc project work as required.
  • - Identify opportunities for work intake and facilitate task intake into global Shared Financial Services.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate recording and compliance of all financial transactions, assets, and liabilities.
  • Stay updated with the latest accounting standards and guidelines.
  • Manage monthly processes and month-end close of financial ledgers.
  • Prepare journals for routine accruals, prepayments, and other financial entries.
  • Perform SAP month-end closing activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to record financial information and resolve queries.
  • Complete and provide commentary on periodic Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
  • Lead or contribute to quarterly Balance Sheet Review and Operational Review meetings.
  • Support fiscal/legal obligations such as VAT, Corporation Tax, and National Statistics Returns.
  • Act as the primary process owner for nominated financial processes.
  • Perform financial consolidation and reporting activities to meet Group deadlines.
  • Conduct payroll reconciliation activities and submissions.
  • Provide information and explanations to external auditors.
  • Ensure an efficient system of internal controls is in place.
  • Develop SOPs and Work Instructions for responsible companies and processes.
  • Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and control.
  • Provide back-up to other Shared Services teams and processes.
  • Perform Ad Hoc project work as required.
  • Identify opportunities for work intake and facilitate task intake into global Shared Financial Services.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Accountant position?

A qualified accountant designation is required for this position.

What accounting software will I be using?

You will be using SAP for month-end closing activities.

Is knowledge of international accounting standards necessary?

Yes, staying updated with the latest accounting standards and guidelines is an important part of the role.

Will I be involved in preparing tax returns?

Yes, you will support fiscal/legal obligations including VAT and Corporation Tax returns.

Does this role involve teamwork?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with internal teams and contributing to various financial processes.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, this role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment.

What are the primary responsibilities related to fixed assets?

The primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate recording and compliance of fixed assets, managing monthly processes, and conducting reconciliations.

Will I need to interact with external auditors?

Yes, you will provide information and explanations to external auditors as part of your responsibilities.

Is experience in payroll reconciliation required?

Yes, conducting payroll reconciliation activities is part of the key responsibilities for this role.

Are there opportunities for process improvements in this role?

Yes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and control is a key aspect of the position.

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Ipsen

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Our pipeline is fueled by external innovation and supported by nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K. Our teams in more than 40 countries and our partnerships around the world enable us to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries