Financial Accounting Specialist

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Stericycle Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our Head Office based finance team in Reading. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

  • Support the month-end close process for SID UK & SID Ireland, including posting key journals and guiding Management Accountants within the team.
  • Perform complex calculations for higher risk IPE & MRC journals (AFDA + Credit Memo Reserve) for SID EMEAA.
  • Conduct ROI audits from planning to completion, including weekly progress meetings with Senior Statutory Manager and US VP.
  • Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and coordinate local GAAP adjustments to be posted into SAP.
  • Provide assistance to the Tax team regarding the monthly close and reconciliation using OneSource Tax Provision (OTP) software.

Requirements

  • ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally from industry practice.
  • Proven team leadership ability, excellent presentation and communication skills, and confidence to work at all levels across the organisation.
  • Practical experience and good understanding of journal entry, balance sheet reconciliation, US GAAP/IFRS, and SOX requirements.
  • High levels of self-motivation and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent IT skills with advanced Excel and finance system expertise.
  • Ability to coach and develop others.

What We Offer

  • An estimated annual salary of £65,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund.
  • Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning.
  • Annual performance-related pay review.
  • Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family).
  • Flu voucher.
  • Eye Test voucher.


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