Charles River Laboratories
Senior Financial Accountant
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Senior Financial Accountant
Senior Financial Accountant (Remote, UK Only)
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area, your skills will play an essential role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Financial Accountant?
We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Global General Ledger team in a permanent remote role (UK only). This role specializes in the accounting of compensation & benefits, as well as corporate-based transactions, working closely with Payroll, Human Resources, and global Business Finance teams.
You’ll be a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, visible passion for strategic financial objectives, and a desire to grow within a dynamic, global organisation.
Primary Responsibilities
- General ledger accounting of compensation & benefits plans, and distribution of U.S. GAAP vs. local statutory adjustments
- Reporting and analysis support to aid global business leaders in forecasting & strategy
- Streamlining processes and enhancing accounting & reporting support for global operations
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for accurate financial transparency
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accounting schedules, ensuring alignment between U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements
- Review general ledger details and expense run-rates, making adjustments and reconciling discrepancies
- Provide insights to global finance leadership for forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning
- Develop, document, and monitor control systems, procedures, and compliance (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley requirements)
- Support internal and external auditors in data collection and reporting
- Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure timely, accurate transaction recording
- Streamline processes by identifying and implementing process improvements, ad-hoc requests, and efficiency projects
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
- CPA, CMA, or chartered accountant (CA) qualification, ideally part/fully qualified
- Extensive industry experience in global accounting, preferably in organisations with multinational sites or functions
- Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP frameworks and related regulations
- Hands-on accounting software proficiency: Blackline, Oracle, SAP (BPC/SAC) strongly preferred
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite & PowerBI skills (PowerBI is essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Attention to detail, exceptional relationship-building skills, and thriving under tight deadlines
Legal Compliance
- Full Right to Work in the UK is required. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions at Charles River provide operational support across key areas: Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. These teams drive global strategies, set standards, and bridge strategic vision with operational execution—ensuring consistent innovation and capability growth throughout the company.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organisation (CRO). With our foundation in laboratory animal medicine, we’ve expanded to deliver a diverse range of services supporting drug development:
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP discovery and safety assessment services
- Broad suite of clinical laboratory testing & manufacturing support
This expertise enables our clients (pharma, biotech, market regulators, medical institutions) to minimize costs, accelerate timelines, and increase speed-to-market.
Our Global Impact
Based in 110+ facilities across 20+ countries, Charles River’s 20,000+ employees unlock multidisciplinary solutions to address our clients’ most complex challenges.
With:
- 80%+ of FDA-approved medications over the last five years linked to our expertise
- Commitment to outstanding medical science, purpose-driven work, and global health improvement
Diversity & Inclusion
At Charles River, every talent matters. We’re dedicated to fostering inclusivity, belonging, and belonging-first leadership—enabling a workforce where everyone thrives and grows.
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