ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation.

From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Overview of the Accounts Assistant role:

ICON is recruiting for a Accounts Assistant, on a Permanent basis, to join a thriving & growing Finance Business Partnering team, based in our HQ in Dublin on a hybrid working basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Professional, who’s currently studying their ACCA or CIMA, to gain responsibilities in a range of Financial and Business Partnering driven activities, become commercially focused and be a key player in supporting the wider Finance function in the Netherlands.

The Accounts Assistant, will be responsible for:

• Develop, build and prepare external client financial reports related to study and portfolio Sponsor requests.
• Analysis of revenue & invoicing through Excel-based data.
• Understanding financial trends.
• Assist in and preparing monthly reporting package for study team, including timelines, hours/units vs. budget, burn rates, trend analysis, forecasting, resource management, and invoicing.
• Build and maintain study project profitability reports, provide analysis and recommend suitable actions.
• Prepare presentations for reviews and other purposes using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Become the counterpart of Project Management for all finance related topics.

To be considered for the Accounts Assistant role:

• ACCA / CIMA studier with experience in analysis and insights of financial data and trends (either within industry or practice).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as be a team player.
• Experience assisting Finance Business Partnering Managers with various relevant information requirements.

Benefits of working in ICON as a Accounts Assistant are:

• Hybrid working model.
• Free on-site gym facilities & subsidised on-site food court.
• Free parking.
• You’ll have an excellent opportunity to contribute to our culture of process improvement, further your career progression and gain cross function exposure.

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.