Senior Accountant

Location: UK, Manchester ( Hybrid)

About Inizio

Inizio is a global partner to health and life sciences organisations, delivering specialist expertise across the product and patient journey. Through Global Finance Services (GFS), we provide high-quality, efficient and compliant finance operations that support business performance worldwide.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Divisional Controller, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead accurate and timely period-end close activities within our Global Finance Services (GFS) shared services organisation. You will act as a subject matter expert across Record-to-Report (RTR) processes including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting and variance analysis while driving accounting quality, financial control and continuous improvement. Working closely with finance stakeholders, you will support governance, audit readiness and the development of junior team members.

Here's what you'll be doing

Financial Accounting & Close

• Perform and oversee complex accounting activities, reconciliations and financial reporting support processes.
• Own key balance sheet accounts and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of outstanding items.
• Review and sign off bank reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and resolution of differences.
• Lead assigned month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Review accounting transactions and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Prepare and review variance analysis, providing clear commentary on movements in assigned balance sheet accounts and period-end results.
• Prepare and review schedules and supporting information for internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness ahead of submission deadlines.

Governance & Controls

• Support reporting requirements, accounting policy implementation and process changes.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting quality.
• Support the Divisional Controller in delivering accounting, governance and financial control objectives.

Leadership

• Coach and support Accountants in the execution of accounting activities and capability development; this is not a line management responsibility but carries an expectation of technical leadership and work review.

What you'll bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.