Senior Accountant

Amcor Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging firm in Manchester is seeking a General Accountant to oversee month-end accounting close activities, financial audits, and reporting. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 2-3 years’ experience in a multinational environment, and strong systems skills. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental plans, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Discretionary annual bonus program

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a large, complex, multi‑currency, multinational environment.
• Professional with strong overall business acumen.
• Strong character, integrity, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Own month‑end close responsibilities.
• Support financial audits and tax return preparation.
• Develop forecasts and budgets for multiple accounts.

Skills

Strong systems aptitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC)

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle – it’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Position Description

This role is part of the Rigid Packaging North American Shared Services group and reports to the Senior Manager, Sales & General Accounting. The role is responsible for various general accounting functions, including month‑end accounting close responsibilities, financial audit and various financial reporting/analysis tasks, support with technical accounting tasks for acquisitions and/or restructuring activities, and support for tax and regulatory compliance. The role requires the successful candidate to manage multiple conflicting demands and to work effectively with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Own multiple month‑end close responsibilities, including entries related to foreign exchange (FX) translation, intercompany transactions, minority interest accounting, acquisition/restructuring accounting, and other similar month‑end activities
• Support requests related to the financial (NA Region, JV legal entity) and pension or benefit plan audits and interface with external auditors
• Provide required support for tax return and tax provision preparation, as well as grant compliance
• Manage North American business insurance policies and reserve accounting
• Manage Global office departmental SG&A accounting, planning and analysis
• Prepare monthly unaudited financial statements and supporting commentary for JV entity
• Develop forecast and budgets for multiple accounts or entities and analyze vs. actual results
• Manage restructuring accounting as a result of footprint changes to existing operations
• Assist with monthly financial data loading/mapping and validation from ERP system (SAP) to consolidation system (BPC), as well as develop/modify input schedules and reports in BPC
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for numerous accounts
• Play leadership role with purchase accounting for business acquisitions, including related journal entries, account reconciliations, working capital adjustments/auditing, and accounting integration efforts
• Research and apply IFRS literature to complex accounting issues and document management's position
• Ensure strong governance and policy adherence regarding release of financial information
• Lead/support special projects and prepare presentations for management as needed; drive initiatives for leaders throughout the Shared Service Group
• Prepare finance/accounting presentations and special financial reports for management
• Support other ad hoc activities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Master’s degree in Business/Accounting
• Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP ERP / Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) application experience
• 2–3 years’ experience working in a large, complex, multi‑currency, multinational environment, including experience with complex management and legal entity structures
• Strong character, integrity and ethics
• Professional with strong overall business acumen
• High level attention to detail; well organized with ability to problem solve
• Strong ERP and financial reporting software experience: SAP / BPC experience preferred
• Ability to multi‑task, meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced business environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of clearly articulating thoughts
• Effective team player who interacts well with others

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

Applicable ALF Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Priority Setting
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Relationships

• Reports to Senior Manager, Sales & General Accounting

Work Environment

Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Our Expectations

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)