Senior Revenue Accountant

Location, UK, Manchester, (Hybrid)

About Inizio

Inizio is a global partner to health and life sciences organisations, delivering specialist expertise across the product and patient journey. Through Global Finance Services (GFS), we provide high-quality, efficient and compliant finance operations that support business performance worldwide.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Global Revenue Controller, we are seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to support revenue accounting activities within our Global Finance Services (GFS) shared services organisation, acting as a subject matter expert across complex revenue recognition, accrued and deferred revenue positions and period-end close. You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely revenue accounting processes, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards, maintaining the integrity of revenue-related balance sheet accounts and supporting high-quality financial reporting.

Working closely with GFS RTR and OTC teams, you will perform core revenue accounting activities, support period-end close, investigate accounting issues and contribute to the effective delivery of the end-to-end Order to Cash process.

Here's what you'll be doing

Revenue Accounting & Financial Close

• Prepare and process revenue accounting journals and financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Perform reconciliations for accrued revenue, deferred revenue, contract liability and related balance sheet accounts, driving timely clearance of aged or complex reconciling items.
• Apply revenue recognition policies to assigned contracts in accordance with IFRS 15 or applicable standards.
• Reconcile revenue ledger postings to billing system data and investigate variances.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including cut-off reviews and period-end adjustments.
• Maintain accurate revenue accounting records, contract schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation of revenue reporting schedules and supporting information.
• Investigate routine revenue accounting issues and escalate complex matters where appropriate.
• Support the Global Revenue Controller in the delivery of revenue accounting, governance and financial control objectives, and share knowledge and good practice with peers.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Partner with GFS RTR, OTC and Group Finance teams to resolve revenue accounting issues.
• Support audit activities by providing documentation and responding to information requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and governance requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality and revenue accounting processes.

What you'll bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in revenue accounting within a global Shared Services Centre (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment.
• Experience supporting revenue recognition, reconciliations, journal processing and month-end close.

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Knowledge of revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15 or equivalent).
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion or similar accounting platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables and reconciliations.
• Understanding financial controls, compliance and reporting requirements.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Investigate reconciliation differences, revenue recognition issues and data quality exceptions.
• Resolve routine accounting issues independently while escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Support improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Build effective relationships with Finance, Commercial teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly regarding revenue accounting queries and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively across the shared services organisation.

Performance, Impact & Ways of Working

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet period-end deadlines.
• Collaborative team player focused on delivering accurate financial information and continuous improvement.

Why join us

You'll play an important role in supporting revenue accounting quality, financial reporting accuracy and revenue recognition compliance within a global finance organisation.