Accountant

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century.

Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services continues to strengthen and optimize its global finance operating model through standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of accounting operations.

As part of the established Global Financial Centre of Excellence and reporting to, and working closely with, the Controller, the Record to Report Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reports, annual financial statements, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and other internal or external reporting requirements.

The role ensures that financial reporting activities are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner, in accordance with US GAAP and applicable local statutory requirements. The position also supports ongoing process improvement, system optimization, and the effective use of tools such as SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, automation, and reporting technologies to enhance service delivery across the finance function.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, ensuring they are completed in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner and in accordance with US GAAP.Prepare, analyze, and post journals at month end.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations at month end.
• Calculate, post, and analyze monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring that all items are accurately captured.
• Review and reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Prepare multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Prepare variance analysis.
• Support the statutory reporting process.
• Prepare transactional taxes, such as VAT.Support annual corporation tax compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Additional

Responsibilities

• Process Excellence, Automation and Continuous Improvement
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across Record-to-Report processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, controls, and service delivery.
• Support automation and process excellence initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA, Black
• Line, reporting tools, and other workflow solutions to reduce manual effort and improve standardization.
• Support the governed use of AI-enabled tools within finance processes, ensuring appropriate controls, documentation, human review, data integrity, and auditability.
• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent experience required
• Work Experience
• Minimum 3 years Accounting experience required
• Preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Accounting experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment using SAP or other ERPUnderstanding of GAAP and internal control principles
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of MS Office or the willingness to learn it quickly with highly proficient Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong people skills – approachable, good listener, empathetic
• Strong learning capacity
• Ability to work independently in global environment
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this

Job Description

Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all timesLicense and Certifications Qualified accountant i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA required Travel

Requirements

• 10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Additional

Requirements

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures
• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas and understand direction
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Able to learn and apply new information or new skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make independent and sound judgments
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, takes accountability and drives for results

What We Offer

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per weekCommunity Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Pay TransparencyThe annual base salary range for this position is €52,712.00 - €67,088.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.

Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.