We are looking for a Local Head of Accounting (UK), to join our Global Accounting organisation. This is a permanent position, based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The Local Head of Accounting (UK) will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities for the UK legal entities and ensuring the integrity of statutory and management financial reporting. The role acts as the primary finance lead for UK accounting matters and serves as the key interface between the global finance organisation and local business stakeholders. Role: Head of Accounting (UK) Role Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £90,000 p/a, plus excellent company benefits Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Hybrid, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Responsibilities Lead and oversee all accounting activities for UK legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in accordance with group reporting deadlines Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and local reporting deliverables Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS Oversee preparation and coordination of statutory financial statements and related filings Act as primary contact for statutory auditors, tax advisor's, and UK regulatory authorities Monitor changes in UK accounting and regulatory requirements and assess business impact Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX/ICFR requirements, and corporate accounting policies Maintain a robust and audit-ready local control environment Support internal and external audits Ensure appropriate documentation of accounting processes and controls Partner with Tax, Treasury, Controlling, Procurement, HR, and operational stakeholders on accounting-related matters Support business initiatives and special projects from an accounting perspective Provide technical accounting guidance to local stakeholders Act as escalation point for complex accounting issues and judgemental matters Drive continuous improvement of UK accounting processes in alignment with global finance transformation objectives Support implementation of new accounting policies, systems, and process changes Contribute to harmonization and standardization initiatives across the accounting organization Lead, coach, and develop the UK accounting team Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Additional Requirement's Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Solid understanding of internal controls, SOX/ICFR frameworks, and audit processes Solid knowledge of VAT and Corporate Income Tax Experience with ERP systems Strong technical accounting and analytical skills Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities Excellent communication and people leadership skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Strong background in-house accounting Required Qualifications University degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field ACA qualification (ACCA considered where supported by relevant experience) Progressive experience in Accounting, ideally within multinational environments and managing teams Progressive experience in Audit Company Benefits Pension on completion of (but not subject to) your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 6% for employees (salary sacrifice) and 6% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution, and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days. Private health insurance with BUPA for the employees and their partner/family under the company scheme. Private dental cover, after 3 months of service. Life assurance at four times your annual base salary. Well being support 24/7 and counselling services. Permanent health insurance provides 75% of the base salary after the qualifying period. Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit. Cycle-to-work scheme. Refer a friend scheme, recognition awards and many more! FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities. IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development. Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn. Please click on the link below to access and review our Privacy Information for Applicants: Privacy Information for Applicants

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