Financial Accountant I

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development. That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry. The role: We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to work within a dynamic, collaborative and busy team environment. You will report to a Finance Manager where you will partner to ensure timely and accurate financial information is produced in order for ICON to meet established goals and objectives. • Assisting in the preparation of Monthly Financial Information for one or more entities including Management Accounts. • Manage full Trial Balance and maintain Balance Sheet reconciliations • Ensuring all processes are SOX compliant. • Collaborating with internal departments to ensure efficient information flows so accounts are accurate. • Liaising and partnering with and assisting external auditors – at both group and local levels. • Monthly and annual assistance with forecast and budget preparation. • Ensuring entities are aligned with local statutory requirements. • Assisting Finance Manager and other team members with various exciting projects. You will need: • You will be a part-qualified Accountant - ACA/CIMA/ACCA. • The desire to complete your professional accountancy qualifications. • Advanced Excel knowledge. • Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organisational skills. • Ability to work on own initiative. • An outstanding team member and partner to ICON. Benefits of Working in ICON: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours. We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead. But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change. ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.