Finance Assistant required for a growing clinical stage Biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge who are developing a novel class of medicines for diseases where existing therapeutics are failing.
This Finance Assistant will be joining an existing Finance team who are crucial for the business as it continues to grow. This detail-oriented individual will efficiently execute their global accounts payable processes to help support global operations. The Finance Assistant will need to be a self-motivated, organized and diligent individual. Personality is just as crucial for the company as the experience this individual can provide to the role.
On offer for the suitable candidate is a competitive salary and benefits package which includes flexible working, an annual bonus, 28 days annual leave and various discounts with access to an on-site gym, nursery and canteen.
Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include:
• Efficiently process accounts payable transactions in various phases of our procurement cycle
• Post invoices to our Netsuite accounting system and ensure proper coding, 2/3 way matching, and proper approvals
• Match invoices to received orders on our Amici lab supply procurement portal
• Maintain, verify and update supplier and customer details on Netsuite as required
• Check and reconcile supplier statements
• Deal with payment enquiries from supplier
• Process Purchase Orders where required
• Process and account for employee expense reports
• Finance email inbox management
Banking and Cash
• Create and process all supplier payments
• Perform reconciliations for relevant bank accounts, accounts payable and Amici purchasing ledgers
Other
• Ensuring the Company’s SOX control procedures are followed in respect to the procurement and payment processes.
• Ad-Hoc projects to support the finance and operations teams as required
Essential background:
• 0-2 years of experience in a financial role or educational background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work and communicate across the organization including senior executives
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational skills and close attention to detail