Senior Accountant

Location: Bathgate

Position summary: Monday – Thursday 09.00 – 17.00, Friday 09.00 – 16.30

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a driven, forward‑thinking Senior Accountant to join the Finance team at our Bathgate Clinical Supply Services site. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part‑qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment—ideally with exposure to US‑headquartered organisations—and enjoys tackling challenges with a solutions‑focused mindset.

• Prepare, analyse, and review all transactions impacting the Site P&L, including month‑end accruals and prepayments
• Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Manage manufacturing accounting, including Work‑In‑Progress (WIP) and costing
• Produce management reporting and budget comparisons, including sales analysis, departmental base cost, and headcount reporting
• Oversee and report on Accounts Payable
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting packages in line with US headquarters requirements
• Partner with the SSC on AP preparation
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Report on functional spend and departmental expenditure
• Provide cover for team members during peak periods or holidays (e.g., cost rolls)
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as needed

• Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• Experience in costing and management accounting, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong understanding of UK VAT legislation
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) is an advantage
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to Linked In Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on‑site parking.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.