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Intercompany Financial Accountant
Location – Manchester
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
As an Intercompany Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliations across our global operations. You’ll support month end closure and reporting activities for multiple regions, including EMEA, NOAM and APAC, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international stakeholders, apply your analytical skills and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
Opportunity to develop your career with study support
Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester
The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Maintain and reconcile the Intercompany AP/AR subledger. Ensure accurate invoice recording and resolve discrepancies in Intercompany transactions.
Ensure timely Month-End close. Support AP/AR mismatches in complex situations.
Execute and maintain Intercompany reporting such as GRIR, R Blocks, Aging Payments, Payments (Netting and Non-Netting), Payment Methods & Payment Terms
Support internal and external Audit queries by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to audit inquiries in a timely manner
Assist with improving Intercompany accounting processes and internal controls. Support the SAP 4/Hana project.
Participate in global process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance in Intercompany accounting
Provide guidance and support to Accounts Payable team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team You’ll be part of a supportive finance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for:
Evidence of financial qualification (AAT, PQ CIMA Or ACCA)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to interface with various levels of management.
Ability to handle Internal and External Audit queries
Understanding of work stream connection of Intercompany activities to other functions
Strong deductive and analytical skills for reporting aspect of the role
Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP (our enterprise resource planning system)
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Intercompany Financial Accountant
Location – Manchester
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
As an Intercompany Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliations across our global operations. You’ll support month end closure and reporting activities for multiple regions, including EMEA, NOAM and APAC, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international stakeholders, apply your analytical skills and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
What you will get:
An agile career and dynamic working culture
Opportunity to develop your career with study support
Hybrid working policy – 2 days in the office, 3 days WFH
A variety of benefits tailored to Manchester
The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Maintain and reconcile the Intercompany AP/AR subledger. Ensure accurate invoice recording and resolve discrepancies in Intercompany transactions.
Ensure timely Month-End close. Support AP/AR mismatches in complex situations.
Execute and maintain Intercompany reporting such as GRIR, R Blocks, Aging Payments, Payments (Netting and Non-Netting), Payment Methods & Payment Terms
Support internal and external Audit queries by preparing schedules, documentation and responding to audit inquiries in a timely manner
Assist with improving Intercompany accounting processes and internal controls. Support the SAP 4/Hana project.
Participate in global process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy and compliance in Intercompany accounting
Provide guidance and support to Accounts Payable team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team You’ll be part of a supportive finance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for:
Evidence of financial qualification (AAT, PQ CIMA Or ACCA)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to interface with various levels of management.
Ability to handle Internal and External Audit queries
Understanding of work stream connection of Intercompany activities to other functions
Strong deductive and analytical skills for reporting aspect of the role
Hands on knowledge of SAP ERP (our enterprise resource planning system)
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Intercompany Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Manchester offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.