Bio-Techne is a leading supplier of life science products to the research industry. The company is growing at a fast pace both organically and through acquisitions. The European headquarters is based in Abingdon, UK with a manufacturing facility in Bristol and subsidiaries in Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic.

Position Summary

The Assistant Accountant supports the finance team on day-to-day activities, including ownership of month end and year end processes, VAT reporting (locally and overseas), and balance sheet reconciliations. The role contributes to the delivery of the accurate monthly management accounts and year end statutory financial statements on a timely basis.

Essential Functions

• Key contributor to delivery of the month end close process and management accounts, including several legal entities across multiple countries.

• Ownership of balance Sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Maintain intercompany trading and sundry balances; following up and clearing down differences.

• Maintain fixed asset registers.

• Preparation of data for foreign subsidiaries’ routine VAT and Intrastat filings.

• Preparation of data for foreign subsidiaries’ local statutory accounts

• Sales reporting for the EMEA region, including deferred revenue calculations and reconciliations.

• Supporting role in year end and interim EMEA group audit in support of the US audit with external auditors.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent by experience)

• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role

• Excellent IT skills, including advanced level Microsoft Excel

Skills required/desired:

• Strong accounting background

• Experience working with ERP systems.

• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 would be beneficial.

• Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP is desirable but not essential.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (foreign language skills beneficial but not essential)

• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks.

• Enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

EPIC Attributes:

Empowerment

Set goals and monitor KPI’s. Assess results and adapt as necessary to ensure continuous improvement of support.

Ability to collate and produce comprehensive reporting. Monthly, Quarterly and Management review.

Passion

Love science, give it everything, maximise opportunities and be a strong brand ambassador.

Provide guidance and support to other team members and departments.

Excellent attention to detail, time management and process management

Innovation

Outstanding problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Self-directed and creative.

Contribute to the success of the team by challenging and offering suggestions/ideas and feedback.

Collaboration

Work closely with all departments within EMEA to ensure superior customer support.

Work closely with peers to ensure consistency of service across regions and brands.

Negotiating and influencing skills.

Bio-Techne is committed to product quality, customer satisfaction, continued improvement, minimising environmental impacts and conserving natural resources. Environmental and quality management is an integral core value and vital part of the Bio-Techne culture.