We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our team and provide a high-quality Finance service, ensuring all invoices are processed and paid to terms.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all overhead invoices are processed accurately and paid to terms
* Work closely with the business to ensure that invoices are approved in an accurate and timely manner, purchase orders are in place and suppliers are paid to terms.
* Oversee the expenses process for UK & US to ensure all claims are audited as per company policy and paid to employees correctly
* Supplier statement reconciliations - ensuring all invoices are received, accounted for and copies requested when not received by email/post
* Maintain the accounts payable inbox and take ownership on all invoices and payment queries through to resolution
* Ensure supplier & business queries are managed within the team's SLA
* Responsible for debit balances on AP Creditors Ledger
* Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts
* Preparing month end accruals
* Direct debit/ payment on account allocations
* Provide supporting documentation for auditor queries
* Attend monthly stakeholder calls with key suppliers
* Support on ad-hoc projects & initiatives
* Assist in highlighting and solving process improvements
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role is essential.
* Experience of working with multiple international legal entities and multiple currencies is advantageous.
* Previous experience working with an ERP system (AP) is essential. Experience working with Oracle is desirable
* Experience working in the pharmaceutical / healthcare / life sciences industry is advantageous
* Highly computer literate; experience operating with all Microsoft Office software, including a proficiency in Excel to include V-look ups & pivot tables
* English and Mathematics GCSE grades A-B (or equivalent)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Hold a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to problem solve independently
* Good organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Pension contributions - 4.5% matched
* Life assurance - 4x annual salary
* Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
* Annual salary review
* Independent financial advice service
* Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
* Shopping discounts with retailers
* Long service awards
* Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards
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