Part Qualified Statutory Accountant

Thermo Fisher Scientific ,
Paisley, Renfrewshire

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Job Description

As part of our EMEA Finance Centre of Excellence (COE) based in Paisley, you will be a key member of the Statutory Reporting team, dealing with the legal entities managed by the CoE. A key point of contact for technical accounting matters you will have a strong grasp of statutory accounting and an ability to apply accounting principles. Location: Paisley What will you do? Preparation of statutory financial statements for a number of EMEA legal entities Contribute and execute to the EMEA external statutory reporting timetable in line with internal and external stakeholder management Lead the completion of a number of statutory audits reported through the COE team Ensure clear communication maintained with external auditors throughout the audit process Key member of the team transitioning statutory reporting responsibilities into the COE Drive the implementation of key accounting updates under IFRS/ UK GAAP and support the Global Technical Accounting team in the roll out of technical updates Point of contact for technical accounting issues What are we looking for? Finance experience to include a substantial background in statutory accounting, auditing and internal control Strong technical orientation with an understanding of both US and UK GAAP Undergraduate degree or equivalent with a professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or CIMA) Act as a proactive team member who and a focus on ensuring that objectives are delivered Demonstrates highest level of integrity, trust and strong compliance orientation Ability to work effectively within a wider international team Proficient user of MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint Excellent written and communication skills What we can offer: We can offer excellent opportunities to progress your career along with training and a chance to be a part of a growing successful organization. Attractive base salary & bonus to be discussed On site subsidised gym facilities & free on site car parking Core benefits include - BUPA healthcare coverage, Life Assurance policy (4 x base salary), Employee Assistance Program, Stakeholder pension scheme, 33 days annual leave plus including bank holidays Flexible benefits include - dental scheme, option to upgrade or extend BUPA cover, Cycle to Work scheme, subsidized gym memberships, travel insurance, retail discount & more About us: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. With Thermo Fisher Scientic, it's not just a career. It's a chance to realise your best - professionally and personally. Apply today! When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. Employment Type: Full time