Financial Accountant
2 days ago• Chatham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager for Control + Compliance, the candidate will be responsible for Statutory Accounts and Technical accounting
Job Responsibilities:
The role holder will be expected to be responsible for the following:
- Statutory accounts preparation. This includes 14 statutory entities and 6 dormant entities in the UK and Ireland.
- Group accounts and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries
- Posting and maintenance of leases in compliance with US GAAP standards.
- Maintaining a strict controls process to ensure compliance with internal policies
- Posting of tax entries
- Assessment of technical accounting measures as they arise and implementation of any new accounting standards
- Support Finance team with closing out of any Internal Audit matters
- Provide support to foreign subsidiaries with any technical accounting issues
- Company secretarial duties
- Ad hoc projects /tasks as required
To succeed in this role, you'll need the following:
Qualifications:
- Newly qualified in either ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Have good technical knowledge of US GAAP and FRS102 standards
- Knowledge of Caseware software
- Be able to work with a complex accounting package
- Be proficient in excel at an advanced level
We believe the type of person best suited to this role will be:
- Have a strong attention to detail
- Be able to build strong relationships with key members of staff and other management accountants in the team
Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Client-provided location(s): Chatham, United Kingdom
Job ID: Henry_Schein-R135296
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-15T20:34:48
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