Assistant Accountant; Maternity Cover

Assistant Accountant (Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12-18 months)

• Full time, Temporary

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

• Accounting Software
• Accounts
• VAT returns

Assistant Accountant (Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12-18months)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours

Business Unit
:
Sciences

Open To
:
External and Internal Applicants

.: HRJOB
11793

The Role

The role is dynamic and quite versatile in its daily tasks. As an Assistant Accountant you will support the production of accurate financial information by managing month-end accounting activities, reconciliations, statutory compliance, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls while working closely with both finance and operational teams.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here;
Life at Almac - Almac

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, employment in the UK.

(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)

• Qualified Accounting Technician or studying towards a higher professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
• Good understanding of accounting processes
• Experience in the preparation and review of Management Accounts to include e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, AP/AR reviews, fixed asset accounting.
• Must have prepared and submitted VAT returns to HRMC
• Working knowledge of Accounting Software
• Third Level Degree (or equivalent)
• Qualified Accountant with a recognised body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
• Have prepared information for year-end statutory audits
• Have completed Government statistical and other statutory returns
  
  Have prepared and submitted VAT and Intrastat Returns
• Familiar with Customs requirements for Import VAT and Deferred Duty
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant role
• Has previous experience of an ERP System for the review of Financial Data
• Familiar with credit control principles.

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 04 September 2026 at 5pm

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Free onsite tea/coffee
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Professional Coaching
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Work/Life Balance
• Relocation Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Lunch & Learns
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Death in Service
• Pension Scheme

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer