Financial Accountant

1. Contract type
   Contract
   

Salary
Negotiable

Reference
BBBH

Location:

Basingstoke, Hampshire

We're partnering with a leading global life sciences and diagnostics organisation undergoing a significant divestiture and finance transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a project-focused finance team, supporting the establishment of a new standalone organisation, including new legal entities, financial reporting structures and accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of new legal entities, accounting structures and finance processes
• Prepare and review balance sheets, P&L statements and financial reporting
• Support M&A, divestiture and separation accounting activities
• Assist with opening balance sheets and validation of transferred balances
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and Group reporting
• Support general ledger mapping, journals and consolidations
• Assist with finance systems implementation, testing and transition activities
• Identify accounting risks, resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Treasury and project teams throughout the transformation

Successful Candidate

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualifed or Finalist preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with financial reporting experience
• Experience in M&A accounting and Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) highly desirable
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and P&L analysis skills
• Ability to work across both technical accounting and project-related activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Available immediately or at short notice

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