Accountant I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Accountant I
Job Description
Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.DESCRIPTIONDue to expansion, we have an excellent opportunity for an Accountant I to join our Protein Diagnostics (PDX) Division’s Finance Team based in Birmingham and contribute to the success of our expanding Finance Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an organisation considered a global leader in its field which offers great career development and opportunities.This role is Hybrid - 3 days in the Birmingham office and 2 days remote.As an Accountant I specializing in cash and banking operations, you'll manage treasury functions, cash forecasting, and bank account reconciliations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment. Based in Birmingham, you'll support the Protein Diagnostics (PDX) division, playing a critical role in optimizing cash management processes, ensuring compliance with VAT regulations, and supporting the company's continued growth and success through accurate financial management and reporting.REQUIREMENTS2-3 years of experience in cash management, treasury, or banking operationsStrong knowledge of VAT rules and regulations across multiple jurisdictionsProficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience with cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationshipsProfessional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) is advantageousStrong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and financial controlsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExperience with bank account reconciliations and cash-related journal entry preparationKnowledge of internal control frameworks related to cash handlingStrong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlinesProven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsExperience with treasury management systems and financial reporting tools (BlackLine) advantageousUnderstanding of foreign exchange and multi-currency transactionsSystem automation and process improvement mindsetCustomer-focused approach with ability to build strong stakeholder relationshipsAbility to adapt to new technologies and processesDemonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethicsWhat we offer:Free on site car parkingContributory PensionPrivate medical insuranceFlexible benefitsStudy support
Locations
- United Kingdom, Birmingham
Skills Required
- cash managementintermediate
- VAT rulesintermediate
- Microsoft Excelintermediate
- cash forecastingintermediate
- bank account reconciliationsintermediate
- internal control frameworks related to cash handlingintermediate
- treasury management systemsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in cash management, treasury, or banking operations (experience, 3 years)
- Strong knowledge of VAT rules and regulations across multiple jurisdictions (experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience)
- Experience with cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships (experience)
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) is advantageous (experience)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and financial controls (experience)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (experience)
- Experience with bank account reconciliations and cash-related journal entry preparation (experience)
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks related to cash handling (experience)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines (experience)
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams (experience)
- Experience with treasury management systems and financial reporting tools (BlackLine) advantageous (experience)
- Understanding of foreign exchange and multi-currency transactions (experience)
- System automation and process improvement mindset (experience)
- Customer-focused approach with ability to build strong stakeholder relationships (experience)
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes (experience)
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethics (experience)
- 2-3 years of experience in cash management, treasury, or banking operations (experience, 3 years)
- Strong knowledge of VAT rules and regulations across multiple jurisdictions (experience)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience)
- Experience with cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships (experience)
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA) is advantageous (experience)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, and financial controls (experience)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail (experience)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (experience)
- Experience with bank account reconciliations and cash-related journal entry preparation (experience)
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks related to cash handling (experience)
- Strong organizational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines (experience)
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams (experience)
- Experience with treasury management systems and financial reporting tools (BlackLine) advantageous (experience)
- Understanding of foreign exchange and multi-currency transactions (experience)
- System automation and process improvement mindset (experience)
- Customer-focused approach with ability to build strong stakeholder relationships (experience)
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes (experience)
- Demonstrated commitment to integrity and professional ethics (experience)
Benefits
- general: Free on site car parking
- general: Contributory Pension
- general: Private medical insurance
- general: Flexible benefits
- general: Study support
- general: Free on site car parking
- general: Contributory Pension
- general: Private medical insurance
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