Azenta Life Sciences

We are seeking a hands on, experienced Senior Accounting Manager to join our team reporting to the Global Accounting Director for Sample Management Solutions. This is a key leadership position leading the European Accounting team for the segment. Provide direction to the accounting team for the region and collaborates with Corporate team to ensure compliance with local and US accounting principles and standards, maintain a robust SOX environment and company policies. This role will have oversight of accounting matters of the region and will be responsible for monthly and quarter end activities as well as ensuring group and local compliances. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, has a solid operational and technical accounting background, with a high level of integrity, and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. What You ll Do Lead and oversee accounting processes for the UK & European entities of Sample Management Solutions Operating Company. Responsible for accounting in the general ledger, provision of financial information, implementing and maintenance of controls for the assigned areas. Lead month-end closing activities, ensure reliable & timely closing of books and preparation or review of reports and analysis in support of internal and external reporting requirements. Ensure Account reconciliations are of high quality and completed on time. Perform a detailed balance sheet review for the responsible entities, ensure balances are well explained and supported. Coordinate with external auditors and financial and tax advisors to ensure timely submission of statutory financial statements and local requirements for the assigned legal entities within the segment in collaboration with the Corporate Tax and Treasury department Ensure compliance in SOX and other controls in the Finance department and across the business. Collaborate with the Internal audit department and external SOX auditors Liaise with shared service global process owners on matters relating to Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable and other general accounting. Answer queries on financial accounting, Treasury management, release payment runs. Collaborate with business operations, provide guidance on accounting matters. Liaise with the corporate accounting team on technical matters. Provide insight and clarity on matters of accounting complexity. Lease accounting. Internal and external audits. Be hands on to drive process and system improvements to enable team productivity, accuracy, enhance timeliness and control environment. Provide coaching / guidance to assigned team members leading to high performance and fostering a positive work environment What you will Bring Qualified Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Progressive accounting experience. Strong technical USGAAP and UK/IFRS knowledge. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Strong process focus & improvement mindset; Six Sigma and/or Lean trained a plus; strong project management skills Experience with large-scale ERP systems required. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and OneStream is a plus Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in complex and dynamic environments Experience working at a global company in a SOX compliant environment is preferred Other Requirements Demonstrate sound work ethic, respect and cultural sensitivity and awareness. Self-Starter, Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills. Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines A sense of urgency and self-motivation, with a personal commitment to meeting deadlines. Working Conditions/ Schedule Hybrid - Manchester (aligned to company policy 4 days in office) Occasional travel may be required

Tool Technician Based in Wotton, Surrey (Own transport is required due to Rural location) Monday - Friday / 8am - 4.30pm The Tool technician is tasked with supporting the production department daily, based in the tool room. Working with other team members cleaning and servicing of Injection moulding tools with timely turnaround to maintain production schedules. The cleaning and servicing of the injection moulding tools requires good attention to detail and quality of workmanship that are vital to this role. What You'll Be Doing The Tooling technician will be servicing and cleaning injection mould tools, stripping them down for cleaning, inspecting for issues and reporting any found, reassembling the tools after servicing, and returning the tools to the production department. On occasion other responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and calibration of tools, jigs, fixtures, and instruments may be required Daily servicing & cleaning of mould tools in the tool room or in the factory. Carrying out the repairs, modifications and servicing of injection moulding tools and other associated tooling. Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented. At times support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory. To carry out, cleaning and servicing on other toolroom and production equipment as required from time to time. Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. What You'll Bring You will hold a C&G's, NVQ or Apprenticeship trained Solid experience in mechanical assembly & disassembly and basic wiring. Experience of Manual and CNC machine tools to include all or some of the following: Surface Grinder, CNC, VMC, Milling and Centre Lathe Mechanical Engineering / toolmaker apprenticeship, with experience in injection molding tools although not essential. High precision injection tooling, polishing, and finishing experience is desirable. Hot runner experience and multi-cavity high is also advantageous Be able to read and understand 2D component Drawings, experience with wiring drawings also advantageous Core Computer skills using email, excel and word documents. Work in a small team with good communication & co-operation Ability to work under pressure and keep to deadlines. Ability to adapt to change and maintain a positive attitude and continuous improvements.

Payroll Administrator Based in Irlam, Manchester In this role, you will oversee payroll delivery in several assigned countries collaborating with ADP payroll vendor and interacting closely with the Human Resources and Benefit Departments. What you'll do Partner with ADP to prepare monthly payrolls and year end statements for assigned countries of Switzerland and Germany with back up support for France and Belgium. Responsible as the main contact for employees in payroll related matters. Respond in a timely manner to payroll-related inquiries from internal and external sources. Assist in developing policies and procedures for payroll process and documenting SOPs for all payroll operational processes. Ensure the post-payroll activities are completed timely, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime and withholding status. Work with payroll and supporting compliance vendors to meet all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions. Support data requests for Audit, HR and Finance departments such as internal controls general ledger queries, employee reports, and statutory filings such as accident insurance, severely disabled levy and life insurance. Stay updated on local employment laws , data privacy regulations and tax regulations across countries. Identify and address potential payroll compliance risks. Assist with other duties and projects assigned. What you'll bring Degree in a vocational training with additional or advanced training in payroll processing or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Several years of experience in payroll accounting. Initial experience working with ADP preferred. Workday experience a plus. Strong experience with end-to-end payroll processing and operations. Knowledge of Switzerland and German Tax laws and regulations as well as social security regulations and certification processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel working with large data sets, formulas, and pivot tables. Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English language; French language skills are a plus. Proactive, motivated, and results orientated individual driven and determined to achieve objectives. Highly accurate, strong judgement, sensitivity, discretion skills, and affinity for numbers. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and share information and interact positively with others within the global team. Strong organization and planning skills; ability to prioritize tasks. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization. General and interdisciplinary understanding of adjacent areas, such as Accounting, HR, and Fleet Management. Hands-on mentality is preferred.

Payroll Administrator Based in Irlam, Manchester In this role, you will oversee payroll delivery in several assigned countries collaborating with ADP payroll vendor and interacting closely with the Human Resources and Benefit Departments. What you'll do Partner with ADP to prepare monthly payrolls and year end statements for assigned countries of Switzerland and Germany with back up support for France and Belgium. Responsible as the main contact for employees in payroll related matters. Respond in a timely manner to payroll-related inquiries from internal and external sources. Assist in developing policies and procedures for payroll process and documenting SOPs for all payroll operational processes. Ensure the post-payroll activities are completed timely, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime and withholding status. Work with payroll and supporting compliance vendors to meet all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions. Support data requests for Audit, HR and Finance departments such as internal controls general ledger queries, employee reports, and statutory filings such as accident insurance, severely disabled levy and life insurance. Stay updated on local employment laws , data privacy regulations and tax regulations across countries. Identify and address potential payroll compliance risks. Assist with other duties and projects assigned. What you'll bring Degree in a vocational training with additional or advanced training in payroll processing or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Several years of experience in payroll accounting. Initial experience working with ADP preferred. Workday experience a plus. Strong experience with end-to-end payroll processing and operations. Knowledge of Switzerland and German Tax laws and regulations as well as social security regulations and certification processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel working with large data sets, formulas, and pivot tables. Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English language; French language skills are a plus. Proactive, motivated, and results orientated individual driven and determined to achieve objectives. Highly accurate, strong judgement, sensitivity, discretion skills, and affinity for numbers. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and share information and interact positively with others within the global team. Strong organization and planning skills; ability to prioritize tasks. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization. General and interdisciplinary understanding of adjacent areas, such as Accounting, HR, and Fleet Management. Hands-on mentality is preferred.