Title:
Assistant AccountantCompany:
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
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.
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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.
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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.Skills Required
- Experience working in a similar role, ideally in a shared services environment
- AAT qualified, part‑qualified, or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
- Yellow Belt certification or experience with continuous improvement initiatives
Ipsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ipsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Ipsen.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with broad medical, dental, and vision offerings. Company materials emphasize a wide-ranging package that supports overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted with a competitive 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase plan. These elements are frequently cited as strengths in the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave and company-provided backup child and elder care. These programs complement core benefits and add practical day-to-day value.
Ipsen Insights
What We Do
Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world
