**Financial Accountant (6-Month FTC, Potential Permanent Role)**:
**Finance/Legal - Italy**:
Department: Finance/Legal Type: Temporary Based: Hybrid **Salary**: €28,000 - €32,000 + benefits Closing Date: 18/02/2025 IDS is a leading in-vitro diagnostic solution provider to the clinical laboratory market. We develop, manufacture and market innovative immunoassays and automated immunoanalyser technologies to provide improved diagnostic outcomes for patients. IDS Italy is based in Spello and was founded in 1996 by Diametra, in 2014 the site became a subsidiary of IDS. Our site in Italy engages in the manufacturing, research and development of manual invitro diagnostics devices (ELISA). Activities at the Spello site include own brand production and OEM production of bulk supplies, unlabelled reagents, and customised packaging. In addition, The R&D; team also engages in the development and customised design of in vitro diagnostic reagents for IDS automated instruments. We’re seeking a Financial Accountant to join us on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role. Based in Spello, you’ll support the Deputy Finance Manager in managing day-to-day finance and accounting operations. You’ll ensure accurate, timely processing of finance transactions, assist with month-end closing, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities. A key part of the role involves stock control—verifying BOM accuracy, tracking stock movements, conducting inventory checks, and analysing variances. As part of a small, hands-on finance team, you’ll also gain exposure to ad-hoc projects and varied tasks. **Principal Accountabilities** **General Ledger & Month-End**
- Post journal entries and ensure accurate month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliations.
- Support R&D; and QC cost reporting, cost center analysis, and preparation of month-end financial packs. **Accounts Payable & Receivable**
- Process invoices, verify accuracy against orders, reconcile accounts, and manage supplier relationships.
- Assist with credit control, debt collection, and commission calculations, while preparing ad hoc reporting. **Stock Control & Cost Analysis**
- Oversee inventory counts, analyse stock movements, and review BOMs and standard costs.
- Monitor stock levels, calculate provisions, and optimize inventory processes. **Budgeting, Forecasting & Costing**
- Assist in preparing budgets, monthly variance analysis, and cost savings initiatives.
- Support margin reporting and inventory costing systems. **Intercompany & Fixed Assets**
- Aid in intercompany reconciliation and rebillings.
- Manage fixed assets, including purchases, disposals, and depreciation. **Audit, Compliance & Ad-Hoc Projects**
- Support audits, external declarations, and one-off financial projects.
- Collaborate with other departments and assist with IT coordination. **Skills, Knowledge and Experience** **Qualifications**
- Bookkeeping q