Associate Accountant

Thermo Fisher Scientific ,
Paisley, Renfrewshire
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Due to our continued growth within our EMEA Headquarters and our Finance Centre of Excellence we have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic Associate Accountant to join our team based in Paisley. The role will suit a candidate with a degree in Finance, looking for an opportunity in a large corporate environment. The centre provides financial controllership in the region for two of the Thermo Fisher Scientific groups - Life Sciences Solutions and Special Diagnostics. We are responsible for a large number of entities reporting a total of $2 Billion of revenue per year. What you will do? * Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of monthly close activities * Prepare accounting entries. evaluate entries for completeness and accuracy * Review general ledger activity, researching and correcting account discrepancies. * Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts and sub-ledger accounts. * Management reporting to corporate accounting teams through Hyperion * Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts. * Preparation and submission of government and other agency returns, including but not limited to tax returns and government statistics returns. Who we are looking for? * Degree or diploma in Accounting preferred * Actively looking to study ACCA/ICAS qualification or already studying towards qualification * Experience working in a general accounting role * High degree of accuracy in your current work * Proactive to drive continuous improvement * Excellent communication skills to interact at various levels inside and outside the organisation * Fully proficient in MS Excel What we offer: * On site subsidised gym * Free on site car parking * Contributory Pension * Private medical insurance * Flexible benefits * Study support About us: As the world leader in serving science, our work is more than something that fills our days. 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. With revenues of $25 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. Each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It's not just a career, it's a chance to realise your best - professionally and personally. Join us and contribute to our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Apply today! CLOSING DATE 10th May 2020 Employment Type: Full time

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