Accountant II in Winsford, United Kingdom

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #69 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant II

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

Group/Division: AIG

Career Band: 5

Job Track: Individual Contributor

Position Location: UK – Winsford

Position Summary:

Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) provides a broad offering of instruments, consumables, software, and services that are used for a range of applications in the laboratory, on the production line and in the field.

If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, multifaceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you.

The Accountant II will report directly to an AIG Group Controllership Manager, Accounting and will have execution responsibility for controls and compliance within the business. This role will work closely with the Division and broader Analytical Instruments Group (AIG) Finance teams, Global Business Shared Services (GBS), and Corporate Finance teams to drive and enhance controls and optimize processes.

What you will do:

Function as part of an impactful team of accounting professionals, working optimally to achieve Team, Division and Group goals

Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of monthly close activities

Process relevant transactions in a timely and accurate manner, resolving any issues as needed

Manage relevant General Ledger accounts, including monthly analysis and adjustments as required

Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts and sub ledger accounts

Perform variance analysis including current-to-prior month/quarter/year fluctuations

Management reporting to Division, Group or Corporate as required

Collects, compiles, and verifies financial information to provide management with accurate and timely information for making decisions

Work effectively with Global Business Services and other Finance teams to ensure execution of end-to-end processes

Partner optimally with Business Finance and all Operational functions to understand and deliver Controllership related requirements

Support requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups companywide

Support cross functional initiatives to drive PPI and improve compliance

Support special projects as the need arises across AIG Group Controllership

Education

‘ An degree in Accounting, AAT certified or equivalent designation preferred’

Experience in progressive accounting/finance experience in large complex, multinational organization with experience in Accounting, Controls or Audit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience of month end reporting, statutory accounts, management accounting & balance sheet reconciliations

Experience within an audit role would be advantageous

Highly motivated and detail oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skills

Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment

Proficient user of Excel; experience with SAP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desired

Proficient verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of personnel

Travel requirements

Less than 10% domestic/international travel required

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