Reed Accountancy are seeking an immediately available Finance Assistant, to join our industry leading client's expanding team on a 3-montht contract basis. This role sits within a friendly, high performing team with a dynamic working environment. Day-to-day of the role: Compile journals for labour distribution, accruals, pre-payments, and fixed assets for end-of-month reports. Assist in producing monthly management accounts and support the Financial Controller with external payroll. Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly VAT and EU Sales List returns. Handle the preparation and submission of returns and information to regulatory bodies. Manage timesheets in Replicon, including amendments related to staff changes and new or revised projects. Review and authorize bank payments prepared by other department members. Cover for the Financial Controller in their absence. Prepare monthly invoices for clients and inter-company transactions. Track payments to sites, pharmacies, and regulatory bodies for each clinical trial, including raising invoices to sponsors. Manage bank transfers for payments outside the UK and perform bank reconciliations. Handle accounts payable, including listing, checking invoices and expenses, and entering them into the accounts system. Required Skills & Qualifications: At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts environment. Essential experience with Sage 50. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Proficient in Microsoft Word and advanced knowledge of Excel. Good working knowledge of accounting and payroll packages. Our client is looking for the right candidate to join their team immediately, so please apply now for more information