Accountant - Group Income Statement

Are you ready to be part of a team that leads the charge in financial reporting excellence? AstraZeneca is renowned for its top-tier financial reporting, consistently ranking among the fastest FTSE100 companies to announce annual results and complete our Annual Report. This role offers a unique opportunity to dive into a dynamic environment where work is varied and unpredictable, with exceptional opportunities for personal growth. Positioned within the Group Financial Reporting function, you'll be at the forefront of announcing results and providing specialist advice to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Accountabilities:
Support the Finance Lead in managing partnerships between specialist areas of Finance, specific SET areas/enabling, and external service providers. Provide expert advice to manage risks associated with your area of expertise. Foster business relationships and deliver reporting that informs decision-making. Liaise with external parties on behalf of the business when necessary. Design and administer the annual financial controls, compliance, and assurance program, including SOx 404 and non-404 scope. Manage the SOx 404 testing program. Act as a technical expert in the Process Area, demonstrating excellent knowledge of fiscal and regulatory requirements related to financial processing.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Qualified accountant with relevant post-qualified experience
• Significant experience of financial statement preparation and consolidation
• Experience of financial control frameworks
• Experience and usage of SAP system
• Focuses On Delivery – applies experience and expertise to ensure objectives are met even when under pressure
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – able to identify, analyse and offer other solutions to complex problems
• Leadership & Development – excellent team working

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of external audit
• Experience of working within a large complex organisation

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is a place where you can truly make an impact. Our global team is dedicated to serving patients better every day, leveraging exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, applying creativity and taking smart risks to turn ideas into reality. With countless opportunities for growth, you'll build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something bigger—improving patients' lives worldwide.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and become part of our agile team!

Date Posted

06-Nov-2025

Closing Date

20-Nov-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.