Lead Accountant

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Proclinical Staffing Full time

There is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical company in London as a Lead Accountant. This is a mostly remote position, requiring office attendance only once per fortnight.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
The Company
The client is an international pharmaceutical company with a wide suite of products. With offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, they have a well-established global presence. Having had a fantastic finish to Q1, they are looking to expand the London team as they kickstart more projects.
Lead Accountant Responsibilities

  • Supervise transactional accounting operations for EMEA branches.
  • Guarantee punctual and precise financial statements for European entities, aligning with US and local GAAP standards.
  • Oversee processes, controls, and systems to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency.
  • Administer Purchase-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash workflows.
  • Propose ERP enhancements tailored to European needs.
  • Spearhead the evaluation of statutory accounts for European branches.
  • Coordinate with external audit firms for streamlined annual audits.
  • Direct the daily operations of external accounting and tax service providers.


Lead Accountant Requirements

  • 5 - 8 years' experience in accounting
  • Proven experience with US GAAP & IFRS
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in accounting; Accounting qualification a plus
  • Experience in pharmaceutical / biotech / medical device industry preferred
  • Experience in supervising audits and GL management


If this position is of interest, please apply above or contact j.casstles-jones@proclinical.com

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.



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