Position Summary and Overview Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. The Assistant Accountant role entails working closely with cross-functional teams to analyse costs against forecast, enable investments in manufacturing and R&D, and importantly, support prompt business decision-making. The individual will also have support VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns, fixed assets, and royalties. Major Responsibilities: + Act as finance business partner to cost centre managers in Newcastle, Amsterdam, and the USA including regular reviews on variances to actual spend and updates to forecasted spend. + Complete variance analysis at month end of all cost centres and summarise findings. + Prepare accruals, prepayments and other month end entries based on business knowledge. + Manage month end reporting tasks including balance sheet reconciliations. + Calculate and submit VAT calculations accurately and on time. + Calculate and submit corporation tax submissions with support from other finance members. + Maintain the fixed asset register and track upcoming capital expenditure through regular reviews with key contacts. + Calculate royalties based on formal agreements and liaise with license owners. Skills: + An ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships and operate within a dynamic fast-paced environment including working to tight deadlines. + Capable of taking the initiative and driving continuous improvement. + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. + Effective time management and communication skills. + High attention to detail. + Positive and proactive mindset. Competencies/Behaviours: + Organised with an ability to work effectively to deadlines. + High level of initiative, self-motivation, and energy with the capability to work well across different level of the organisation. + Diligent and detail driven. Education: + The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s or higher degree and be enthusiastic about pursuing a career in Finance through additional study, with support provided. Experience: + At least one year of experience working in a commercial or a manufacturing business in a relevant role. Travel: + Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%). Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com . At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.