At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance financial reporting and accounting processes for our growing US and Canadian entities.
- Company: Join Costello Medical, a top-rated global healthcare agency with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working options, generous leave, and comprehensive health coverage.
- Other info: Flexible hours, hybrid work options, and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-growth role while developing your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: Recent or near-qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 $ per year.
Responsibilities:
As a Financial Accountant at Costello Medical, you will play a key role in enhancing our financial reporting and accounting processes to support the ongoing growth and development of our Finance team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Own the US accounting function, including month-end close, group audit support, US tax reporting, and other relevant US-wide filings.
- Manage sub-group consolidations and ensure accurate, timely reporting across US and other entities within the group.
- Oversee US tax activities, including estimated payments and coordination with external tax advisers for tax return preparation and compliance.
- Contribute to cash flow forecasting, financial planning and risk analysis.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, prepayments, and accruals.
- Ensure proper intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and invoicing in a multinational context.
- Maintain accurate general ledger records and support multi-entity reporting.
- Assist with year-end close, internal and external audits, and ongoing compliance activities.
- Collaborate with global teams and external advisors to implement process improvements and change initiatives.
About You:
This position is designed for recently qualified or near-qualified accountants who are keen to develop in technical accounting, tax compliance and controllership activities, with potential for future line-management responsibilities.
Essential requirements for the role are:
- Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, US CPA, or equivalent), either recently qualified or close to completing qualification.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build robust and sustainable working relationships.
- Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- An ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- An eagerness to master new systems and understand company processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Desired Requirements for this role are:
- Proven post-qualification working experience.
- Understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS or other frameworks is a plus.
- Knowledge or experience with US tax compliance and tax reporting.
- External Audit experience (as auditor or in an audited environment).
- Experience in a multinational environment and working with foreign rules and entities.
- Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives.
- International experience (particularly Singapore, China, Australia or Canada) is advantageous.
- Interest in and willingness to engage in broader tax and controllership activities.
What we Offer:
Alongside our award-winning company culture, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- A starting salary from £50,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and previous experience, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme.
- Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation.
- Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a "medical history disregard" basis.
- Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications.
- Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance.
- Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service.
Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created is never lost. Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home for up to half their time.
Our recruitment process may require you to undergo security/background checks, and any employment offer will be conditional on the results of these.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Financial Accountant in Cambridge employer: Costello Medical, Inc.
Costello Medical is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates diversity and fosters professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and full funding for external training, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of Cambridge, Manchester, and Bristol, our global headquarters provides a collaborative environment where team members can contribute to meaningful projects in the rare disease sector while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
