Financial Accountant

Contract type

Contract Salary Negotiable Reference BBBH
195016

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 CandidateACA, 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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