.ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.As a **Financial Accountant II** you will ensure timely and accurate financial information is produced in order for the company to meet established goals and objectives while ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to.**The role**:- Preparation of monthly financial information for two or more entities including Management Accounts.- Handle Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations.- Calculation of Cost-plus revenue.- Ensuring that all of your portfolios follows local statutory requirements, i.E. VAT returns, Statutory Financial Documents, CT returns and all other filings are finished and filed in accordance with local legislation & timelines.- Partnering and liaising with local financial advisors to ensure efficient information flows to ensure local accounts are accurate.- Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant.- Weekly cash-flow monitoring and reporting.- Liaising with and collaborating with external auditors - at both group and local levels.- Assistance with forecast and budget preparation.- Assisting and supporting the Finance Manager with various relevant information requirements.**You will need**:- Qualified Accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACCA.- We are open to receiving CV's from both practice and industry-trained accountants.- 1-2 years PQE with accounts preparation experience.- Confident using Excel to an advanced level.- Comfortable using systems. If you have Oracle Financials that would be a bonus.- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convert financial data to understandable information.- Ability to work on own initiative.- An outstanding team member and partner to ICON.**Benefits of Working in ICON**:Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development
