Accountant

Malvern Panalytical

Accountant supporting financial reporting, controls and compliance for Malvern Panalytical’s scientific instrument businesses. Managing month-end close, transactional finance and continuous improvement across EMEA entities.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeMalvern • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, month-end processes, and compliance activities, with a strong focus on analytical skills and stakeholder management. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel, with a commitment to continuous improvement and financial accuracy.

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Month-End ReportingFinancial Close ActivitiesAccounts Payable ManagementSAP S/4HANAAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBalance Sheet ReconciliationJournal PostingsIntercompany AccountingExpense ProcessingStatutory Accounts PreparationTax ReportingVariance AnalysisProfit & Loss ReviewsFinancial Controls

Soft Skills

Highly OrganisedDetail-OrientedConfident CommunicationStakeholder Relationship-BuildingCollaborative

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Part-Qualified Accountant

Industry Keywords

Financial ComplianceShared Service CentresEMEAContinuous ImprovementM&A Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage month-end reporting and financial close activities for one or more legal entities, including journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting
Process and oversee Accounts Payable, employee expenses, corporate cards and supplier master data management
Support management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and Profit & Loss reviews
Assist with statutory accounts, tax reporting requirements and compliance activities across domestic and international entities
Prepare and submit internal and external reporting, including ONS submissions, and support audit activities
Maintain strong financial controls
Partner with Finance teams, Shared Service Centres and stakeholders across EMEA
Support budget holders and senior stakeholders by managing queries, approvals and information requests
Drive continuous improvement through process simplification, enhanced documentation, system and business change initiatives, finance projects and M&A activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant background in finance or accounting
Solid understanding of month-end processes, financial close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and intercompany accounting
Knowledge of Accounts Payable, supplier management and expense processing
Familiarity with SAP, ideally SAP S/4HANA
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Part-qualified accountant or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification would be advantageous
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining financial accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communication and effective stakeholder relationship-building skills
Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
Self-motivated and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth and success
Collaborative and high-performing Finance function
Broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, statutory accounting, compliance, audit and finance transformation activities
Technical and commercial finance development through a varied and challenging role