Job Introduction Finance Administrator - Accounts Payable We are looking for: A talented Finance Administrator to play a crucial role in our finance team. As a Finance Administrator – Accounts Payable, you'll be responsible for processing and managing the purchase ledger transactions for three of our UK sites, ensuring smooth financial operations and contributing to our continued success. At Pharmaron we offer: Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here Key roles and responsibilities: The successful candidate will have responsibilities for: Post purchase invoices/credit notes onto the accounting system. Experience of multi-currency invoice processing. Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger accounts and checking debit balance accounts. Produce supplier payment runs and managing these within a cash budget. Process the supplier BACS and payment runs in multiple different currencies. Deal with purchase ledger queries internally and externally, in a timely and accurate fashion. Post UK and overseas staff expense claims and process for weekly payments. Reconcile and post company credit cards statements onto the accounting system. Produce purchase invoice accruals for month end. Provide cash book postings, weekly bank reconciliations and aid with cash flow forecasts. Requirements: Essential: Over 3 years’ experience in relevant role within a fast-paced finance department with sound knowledge of purchase ledger processes Experience of ERP systems Solid understanding of basic accounting principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Data entry skills and numeracy skills Proficient in Excel with good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office packages Well organised and able to prioritise concurrent deadlines Desirable: Further education qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or an Accounting Qualification (e.g. AAT) Experience of accounts payable Access Dimensions and Focal Point accounting software Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”. We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work. Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC). We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits. We offer state of the art working environment on site. We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes. Why Should You Apply? This is an opportunity for you as a Finance Assistant to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department. Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards. To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do. Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.