Financial Accounting Lead – Hertfordshire
£70k + 20% bonus incentive + 37.5hr hybrid working week Mon-Fri + global remit + excellent benefits package + long-term career development opportunities
Financial Accounting Lead key responsibilities include:
* Responsible for ensuring accurate statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, and strong financial controls whilst maintaining full compliance with local legislation, tax requirements, and SOX standards.
* Oversee key accounting activities such as balance sheet analysis, fixed asset reporting, working capital forecasting, and preparation of financial information for management.
* Review payroll outputs for accuracy, advise on payroll matters, and liaise with tax and HR teams on payroll‑related matters.
* Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, support policy and process improvements, collaborate with global service centres, and provide guidance to employees as required.
Financial Accounting Lead profile:
* ACA Qualified Accountant.
* Min 2-3yrs experience out of Practice in a commercial business environment.
* A background in an organization with EU / global reach; pharmaceutical business experience beneficial.
* Experienced taking responsibility and working autonomously.
* Must be technically savvy, with excellent knowledge of Excel & SAP.
* Confident & engaging people skills; ability to manage relationships across multiple countries.
* Strong attention to detail, innovative, flexible and open to change and new ideas.
The above position is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking & fast-paced global pharmaceutical business, serving as a core team member across the world. If you have the qualifications and experience required, then please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.