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General Accounting Team Leader

£16.5 - £19.2 per hourEstimated
Full-time
About Ipsen
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 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!

Job Description
We are looking for a General Accounting Team Leader to join our high-performing Shared Services function. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, while driving operational excellence and supporting team development. You will play a key role in ensuring strong financial control, improving processes, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial insight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Oversee preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial submissions
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of accountants, driving performance and engagement
  • Monitor team KPIs and ensure delivery against service levels and reporting deadlines
  • Maintain a robust internal control environment and support audit and compliance activities
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
Knowledge, skills and experience
  • Qualified (or qualified by experience) accountant with strong general accounting knowledge
  • Strong people management experience. A natural leader with the ability to motivate and mentor the team where necessary
  • Experience using accounting systems such as SAP and Oracle
  • Experience of leveraging automation in a Finance function, or desire to do so. Forward thinking and energised by change.
If you’re a driven finance professional with a passion for leadership, process improvement, and delivering high-quality financial results, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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