IMMEDIATE START | SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT | MANCHESTER | £55K–£60K

Available immediately and ready for your next challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a global organisation within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

We’re looking for a qualified, technically strong accountant who can hit the ground running, take ownership of month-end activities and drive improvements across financial reporting and controls.

Location: Manchester
Working pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office, plus every third Monday
Salary: £55,000–£60,000
Start date: Immediate start preferred

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.

• • Prepare and review journals, balance sheet reconciliations and accounting schedules.

• • Manage intercompany balances and resolve complex reconciling items.

• • Investigate variances and provide insightful financial commentary.

• • Maintain robust financial controls and support audit requirements.

• • Drive process improvements, automation and reporting efficiencies.

• • Provide technical accounting support and guidance to junior colleagues.

What We’re Looking For

• • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified.

• • 4–8 years of financial accounting experience.

• • Strong technical knowledge of month-end and balance sheet accounting.

• • Experience with reconciliations, intercompany and variance analysis.

• • Background in a global, multi-entity or shared services environment.

• • Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.

• • A proactive, analytical approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a global pharmaceutical and life sciences business where you can make a real impact, take ownership of key accounting processes and contribute to wider finance transformation initiatives.

Available immediately or on short notice?

We’d love to hear from you! Send over your CV or get in touch today to discuss the opportunity.

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