We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our busy Finance department at Sartorius. In this role, you will be responsible for statutory accounts preparation, balance sheet reviews, internal and external audit, profit and loss analysis and ensuring that compliance returns are all submitted on time.

You will be part of a team of professionals and we arelooking forward to shaping the future with you.

This position is available full time. You will be based at our site in Royston, with hybrid working available.

Grow with us - YourResponsibilities

• On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring compliance requirements are met for VAT, Corporation tax, Intrastat, Office for National Statistics surveys.

• Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations allowing timely review.

• Month end close working collaboratively with Finance and Controlling colleagues to ensure reporting deadlines are met and results understood.

• Statutory accounts preparation, coordinating annual external and internal audit.

• Supporting the wider business with analytical information and decision making on financial matters.

• You will ensure corporate policies are adhered to and fit for purpose financial controls and processes are in place.

• Develop and communicate best practice procedures of internal controls, improving processes and managing risk.

• You will work closely with other departments such as Taxation, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Treasury, Operations as well as Customer Service.

What will convince us

• A qualified or part qualified actively studying CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

• Experience in different areas of finance with a track record of driving process improvements ideally within a manufacturing industry - however, candidates from other industries will also be considered.

• Knowledge about current financial reporting standards and accounting rules.

• Experience in working with senior level stakeholders across different functions.

• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical subjects to non - finance managers at all levels of the organisation.

• SAP/ERP experience would be ideal.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

Asa growing globallife science company, stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:

• Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings

• Work-life Balance: Remoteoptions, flexible work schedules

• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform-even before joining

• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support,team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomennetwork

• Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services

Benefits

Attractive Working Conditions:

• 37.5 hours working week

• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays

• Free parking on site

• Annual option to buy, sell or carry forward annual leave

• Free hot and cold drinks

• Regular social events and free exercise classes

Competitive benefits package, including:

• Group Personal Pension Plan

• Private Medical Insurance

• Private Dental Insurance

• Group Life Assurance

• Group Income Protection

• Cycle to work scheme

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.