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Financial Accountant


Company : Planet Pharma


Location : belfast, antrim


Created : 2025-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Interim Accountant - Accounts PayableRemote Based We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in full-cycle accounts payable processing, financial analysis, and business process improvements to contribute to our success.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, approval, and timely payment processing.Perform reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.Collaborate closely with the General Ledger team to ensure accurate financial reporting.Support the implementation and improvement of transactional processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Conduct financial analysis, utilizing advanced Excel skills to generate reports and identify trends.Utilize Oracle ERP system for financial data entry, reporting, and system management.Ensure compliance with European tax regulations, including VAT and other applicable taxes.Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing financial data for reporting.Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and maintain strong relationships.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Proven experience in full-cycle accounts payable processing and other core financial business processes (e.g., analysis, general ledger).Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced analytics and data manipulation.Experience with Oracle ERP system or similar financial software.In-depth understanding of European tax laws, including VAT and local tax regulations.Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in Dutch or French would be a plus.Proven ability to identify opportunities for transactional process improvements.Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.About Planet Pharma:Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.