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About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $22 billion. Each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.
Job Title: Accountant I, Cash & Banking
Reports to: Supervisor Cash & Banking
Group / Division: Global Business Services
Career Band: 3
Position Location:
Position Summary:
Due to expansion we have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our Cash & Banking Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding Global Business Service in an organisation considered a global leader in its field which offers great career development and opportunities.
The Centre provides financial partnership in the EMEA region for two of the Thermo Fisher Scientific groups. We are responsible for a large number of entities within that portfolio and work to strict corporate deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage specific bank accounts throughout the month, ensuring all entries posted either manually or automatically, investigating and resolving any differences.
- Working with Accounting teams to clear cash in transit accounts.
- Working with Accounting teams and Treasury to ensure mapping rules are set up correctly.
- Review and clear aged unallocated items on bank clearing accounts.
- Agree with the IHB cash pool statement for month-end close.
- Book any month-end adjustments as required to reconcile bank GLs
- Processing bank transactions in a timely and accurate manner resolving any issues.
- Allocate outgoing payments and non customer related receipts on a daily basis.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations for accounts within the roles remit, research and resolve any reconciling items on a monthly basis.
- Assist Sarbanes-Oxley team with walkthrough and control testing performance and coordination.
- Assist with requests from external and internal auditors as well as various groups companywide.
- Complete special projects as requested.
Skills Required:
- Highly motivated and detail oriented individual with excellent communication, computer and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment.
- Excellent attention to detail as accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
- Proficient in MS Excel.
- Ability to work well under time constraints.
- High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement.
- Proficient in English.
- Demonstrate Thermo Fisher Scientific values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
Education and Experience:
- University or College Degree in Finance field.
- Experience of high volume environment.
- 1 to 2 years previous experience in a large scale organisation would be beneficial.
- Experience in Cash and Bank Accounting is an advantage
- Working knowledge of ERPs (E1 or SAP) (Desired but not essential).
Skills Required
- University or college degree in Finance
- Experience working in a high-volume environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in English
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication, computer, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment
- Ability to work under time constraints
- High level of proactivity and continuous improvement focus
- One to two years of experience in a large-scale organization
- Experience in cash and bank accounting
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, including E1 or SAP
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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