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At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive! As an Assistant Accountant , you will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely and compliant financial accounting and reporting activities across one or more entities within our Finance Shared Services Centre. Working closely with the Record to Report team and supporting intercompany processes where required, you will help ensure a smooth month-end close, maintain balance sheet integrity, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting and strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries in line with month-end deadlines. Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve or escalate issues as appropriate. Support month-end close activities, financial reporting and account analysis across assigned entities. Prepare reporting schedules and working papers for management, statutory and group reporting requirements. Assist with audit requests, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and readily available. Contribute to process improvements, operational excellence initiatives and continuous enhancement of finance processes. Knowledge, Skills And Experience Experience working in a similar role ideally from a shared services environment AAT qualified or part-qualified, or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification is preferred Yellow belt certified or experience with continuous improvement initiatives is highly preferred Why Join Us? You'll be part of a supportive finance team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and build your professional accounting experience within a global organisation. Apply Today If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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