Reporting Accountant - Part Time 3 days per week (12 month fixed term maternity cover contract)

Part Time 3 days per week Wednesday to Friday (12 month fixed term contract maternity cover)

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Financial Reporting? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the Group Reporting Function in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Cambridge is one of the most exciting bioscience hotspots in the world. The city is home to our global headquarters and one of AstraZeneca's three strategic, global R&D Centres.

As AstraZeneca's Group Financial Reporting function (GFR), we arecontinuing our transformation journey with the objective of delivering excellence in financial reporting and control. As this strategy continues to drive the effectiveness and performance of the business, to the benefit of millions of patients worldwide, best in class finance reporting and leadership becomes ever more important. As a core function of the business, we are valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing. We believe it's not just about getting the best solution, it's also about doing it the right way - ethics, compliance and transparency are front and centre of everything we do.

We are currently seeking a Part Time Reporting Accountant, responsible for the externally reported consolidated financial results of the AstraZeneca PLC group. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience and advance your career as part of a small but diverse external reporting team in a FTSE 100 company.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and managing the accuracy of the accounting records for AstraZeneca UK (the main UK subsidiary);
• Reviewing the monthly reporting of results into the Group consolidation and review of a number of UK Balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for the UK subsidiary;
• Statutory audit co-ordination.
• Support for internal tax and transfer pricing queries in relation to the UK financial statements;
• Preparation of profit forecasts;
• Supporting the Group Finance Transformation project team;

Other responsibilities in our team will include:

• Working on the Group Annual Report;
• Assisting with period refreshes of the Group Accounting Manual;
• Co-ordination of the Group defined benefit pension scheme accounting; and Managing the Group inter-company close process

Key skills / experience

• ACA or equivalent qualification with relevant post qualified experience;
• Knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP requirements;
• UK Statutory Financial Statement reporting;
• Be able to demonstrate strong technical and analytical accounting skills,
• Experience of financial controls; and
• External auditor liaison.

Desirable skills / experience

• SAP experience; and
• Experience of working with outsourced providers

Opening Date: 8/3/2021

Closing Date: 28/3/2021

Competitive benefits and salary apply.

Date Posted
10-Mar-2021

Closing Date
27-Mar-2021

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.