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Thermo Fisher Scientific have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join the External Reporting Team in Paisley. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service Centre which offers great career development and opportunities. The successful candidate will be a key team member working alongside a colleague to ensure accurate reporting.
What will you do?
1. Preparation of statutory financial statements for a number of European legal entities.
2. Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring adherence to the external reporting timetable
3. Responsible for resolving technical accounting matters
4. Complete/coordinate local statistical reporting requirements set by authorities
5. Preparation of year end board packs and report financial performance to stakeholders.
6. Monitor tax compliance calendar and liaise with third party advisers to ensure that all returns, tax filings and payments are submitted timely.
7. Work with the wider team on PPI (process improvements).
Who we are looking for:
8. Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or CIMA).
9. An individual with a passion, commitment and desire to succeed. Highly motivated and detail oriented with excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, computer and organisational skills
10. Demonstrates the highest level of integrity, trust and strong compliance orientation.
11. Experience of statutory reporting, management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
12. Prior exposure to tax returns & year end reporting would be advantageous
13. Previous experience in a large-scale organisation would be beneficial
14. Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment and to work well under time constraints
15. Proficient user of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
16. Working knowledge of ERPs (E1 or SAP) (Desired but not essential)
What’s in it for you:
17. Competitive salary and benefits package!
18. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
19. Personalized career development and progression plan.
20. Onsite Car Parking