Financial Accountant

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WEP Clinical is seeking a full-time onsite Financial Accountant in London to manage day-to-day accounting, ensure VAT and tax compliance, and support year-end reporting. You will lead reporting and UK audits, support year-end consolidation and ISAE 3402, prepare VAT returns, and oversee month-end close, fixed assets, treasury and intercompany reconciliations. The candidate has 3–5 years of finance experience, a recognised accounting qualification or QBE, and proficiency in Dynamics 365 and Excel with strong stakeholder communication. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight audit coordination, statutory reporting, VAT and consolidation, and demonstrate process improvements and collaboration with AP and commercial teams, aligning with WEP Clinical mission and DEI commitments.

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Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling new opportunity? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Role Objectives: The WEP Clinical Financial Accountant encompasses a wide range of responsibilities crucial to maintaining the financial health and compliance of the organization. This position involves managing day-to-day accounting functions and ensuring VAT and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, the Financial Accountant supports key financial processes, from daily transactions through to year-end reporting, while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement. The main objective is to uphold financial integrity and contribute to the organization’s fiscal health through diligent accounting practices and regulatory compliance.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Analytical
• Organised
• Detail Oriented
• Accountable

What You'll Do:

• Lead external reporting and audit execution across the UK, US, and Ireland, including coordination and preparation of audit deliverables (statutory, tax packs), management of PBC lists, and sample requests.
• Own year-end statutory consolidation, including consolidation adjustments, eliminations, disclosures, and preparation of draft financial statements.
• Act as day-to-day ISAE 3402 audit lead, overseeing evidence collection, walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation documentation.
• Prepare and submit VAT/GST returns (UK, IE, DE, CA; monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring reconciliation to the general ledger and providing technical guidance as required.
• Compile, validate, and file Intrastat and VIES reports for Ireland.
• Execute month-end close activities, including group balance sheet substantiation, cash flow preparation, intercompany reconciliations, documented balance sheet reviews, and revenue recognition reporting in line with internal policies.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, managing additions, disposals, reconciliations, depreciation, and reviews of useful lives and impairments.
• Oversee treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, payment processing with appropriate controls, corporate credit card administration, postings, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate credit control activities to align cash collection efforts with ledger status.
• Prepare departmental management reporting packs, including variance analysis and stakeholder commentary.
• Collaborate with AP and commercial finance teams to ensure data accuracy and timely recovery of project costs.
• Identify control and process gaps, implement improvements and automation initiatives, enhance ERP system capabilities, update SOPs, lead and develop direct reports, and deputise for the Finance Manager as required.

What You'll Need:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of progressive finance experience, including hands-on responsibility for month-end close, audit coordination, and statutory or management reporting
• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system
• Strong computer literacy, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders

What We Offer:Private healthcare insuranceLong-term illness CoverDeath in service coverSalary sacrifice pensionAnnual leavePaid maternity & paternity leaveVolunteer day
What sets us apart:WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to more than 120 countries worldwide, addressing unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core values of our DEI. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth and success, embracing the unique identities of all individuals.
Our services include:Access Programs Clinical Trial ServicesPatient Site SolutionsClinical Trial SupplyMarket Access and Commercialisation
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination of employment. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.