Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the job
We are looking for a Finance Assistance to join our existing team in Edinburgh, you will be required to work from site with the flexibility of working from home 2-3 day per week. In the role you will ensure that purchase invoices are accurately processed through the accounting system in a timely manner. Ensure that all payments to suppliers are made in accordance with agreed payment terms and that all payments are made by BACS where possible. Ensure that overtime and expenses are processed correctly.
Your responsibilities
The registration, matching and processing of invoices and reviewing unposted invoices
Responsible for ensuring AP ledger is free from error and correctly reflects company obligations
Discussing AP queries with suppliers as first point of contact and escalating when required
Responsible for collation of vendor forms and verification of banking details
Processing of journal entries as appropriate
Responsible for record retention of all associated documentation
Assist with the payables cash flow analysis on an ongoing basis and the reconciliation of suppliers’ statements
Assisting with the completion of accounts payable and other creditor balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of differences
Assist with the creation of the BACS run to suppliers and collation of credit card and staff expenses
Assist with collation of overtime sheets and reporting
Liaising with purchasing team and staff responsible for receipting at all levels and contributing to resolving invoices/receipting variances
What you need for the role
Experience in an accounting environment
Why Apply
We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. You may know us as Macfarlan Smith. Formerly part of Johnson Matthey, we have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle.
As well as a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2023
Reference ID: FA01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pharmaceutical
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Veranova's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pharmaceutical.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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