Chief / Senior Accountant

RECRUITMENT RESOLUTION LTD · UK wide

Chief / Senior Accountant at RECRUITMENT RESOLUTION LTD, across the UK. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
19 Oct 2026
Sector
Accountant

Reference https://www.recruitmentresolution.co.uk/job/chief--senior-accountant-532.aspx

About the role

Chief / Senior Accountant, Pharmaceutical

Cuxhaven, Germany

English-speaking, German highly desirable

Option of relocation support

We’re looking for an experienced Chief or Senior Accountant to join an international pharmaceutical company in Cuxhaven.

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the German accounting function, working closely with local management, Group Finance and international stakeholders.

Whilst experience in a senior accounting role working for an international group is preferable, applicants from an international audit background, particularly from a Big 4 will be considered.

Your role

  • Own monthly, quarterly and annual closings under HGB & IFRS
  • Oversee GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets & Inventory
  • Manage external auditors, tax-related accounting and compliance
  • Support Group reporting and consolidation
  • Work closely with local management and the international Headquarters
  • Drive process improvement and digitalisation
  • Provide technical support, coaching and leadership to the accounting team of 7

Package

  • Basic salary circa €100 EUR per annum (13 salaries)
  • Flexitime Monday to Friday 7am-6pm (40 hours per week)
  • Onsite 5 days per week in Cuxhaven
  • Open to discuss relocation support
  • 30 days holiday per annum
  • Excellent career development

About you

  • Experienced in a senior accounting role (ideally for an international group)
  • Strong knowledge of HGB & IFRS
  • Adept working with accounting software (ideally SAP Finance)
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills
  • Fluent English; German is highly desirable (or willingness to learn German on-site each week)
  • Degree in Finance/Accounting or Bilanzbuchhalter IHK (or equivalent)
  • Structured, proactive and collaborative approach
  • Candidates must be EU citizens or hold a valid EU passport and have the right to work in Germany

Why join?

  • Established pharmaceutical manufacturing business
  • International working environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
  • Growing, future-focused industry

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation or apply directly.

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Reference: https://www.recruitmentresolution.co.uk/job/chief--senior-accountant-532.aspx · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via RECRUITMENT RESOLUTION LTD

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