Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Bathgate

Position summary; Monday – Thursday 09.00 – 17.00, Friday; 09.00 – 16.30

Catalent Pharma Solutions is seeking a driven, forward‑thinking Senior Accountant to join the Finance team at our Bathgate Clinical Supply Services site. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part‑qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment—ideally with exposure to US‑headquartered organisations—and enjoys tackling challenges with a solutions‑focused mindset.

The Senior Accountant will ensure the Bathgate site operates within a strong financial control framework, supported by effective management processes and procedures. You will lead improvements across end‑to‑end financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting, driving operational excellence within the finance function and across the wider business.

The Role:

• Prepare, analyse, and review all transactions impacting the Site P&L, including month‑end accruals and prepayments
• Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Manage manufacturing accounting, including Work‑In‑Progress (WIP) and costing
• Produce management reporting and budget comparisons, including sales analysis, departmental base cost, and headcount reporting
• Oversee and report on Accounts Payable
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting packages in line with US headquarters requirements
• Partner with the SSC on AP preparation
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Report on functional spend and departmental expenditure
• Provide cover for team members during peak periods or holidays (e.g., cost rolls)
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as needed

The Candidate:

• Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• Experience in costing and management accounting, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong understanding of UK VAT legislation
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) is an advantage
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture.  Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.