Finance Assistant – Accounts Receivable

Summary:

The role of the Finance Assistant is to play an integral part in the day-to-day operations of the Finance department, managing the duties that surround credit control, customer billings and month end closing activities.

Full responsibility for all sales ledger activities including:

• Producing the billing activity reports
• Preparing billable items and invoicing customers for all activities performed in the month
• Raising credit notes as and when required
• Handling customer queries
• Credit Control management and reporting
• Matching and posting of banking receipts
• Produce any forecasted reports as required by the business
• Reconciling debtors control accounts and the detailed debtors listing

• Support with Audits as and when required
• Being a business partner to the facility by supporting in the areas that form part of your job description
• Assess and manage problems in own area of work; for the department and where relevant across the organisation
• Any ad hoc projects as required to make improvements to the practices and processes of the role and or department
• Any other duties as advised by the Finance Manager
• Provide cover for colleagues

Always maintain a heightened level of integrity and confidentiality Attend and contribute to 121 and appraisal process, attend meetings, training and other events as required Ensure that all responsibilities and activities within this post are compliant to that of company policy Always comply with legal and industry guidelines (as directed) such as GMP, GDPR, accounting codes of ethics and all other requirements of our business

This job description is not exhaustive. It may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the organization at any time after discussion with the postholder There may be a requirement for occasional travel, sometimes outside of the UK All employees are required to be aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety and the dignity at work of their colleagues in the workplace

• Accounts receivable experience – 2+ years’ experience minimum
• Intermediate Excel experience

• SAP
• Flexible working hours to support month end and business needs

Salary will be discussed with any applicant direct and will be based on experience.

Sharp is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Sharp has been delivering safe, high-quality, contract packaging and clinical trial services to the world’s biggest healthcare brands for more than 65 years. Our employees work from 9 state-of-the-art facilities and share our vision of delivering world-class services in clinical trial, commercial packaging, design and technology services for our clients. You will be joining the Sharp Clinical team at a time when we have moved to a new 110,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility following a £9million investment from our parent company.

We strive to create a work environment in which all people are encouraged to use their skills to their optimum; free from discrimination or intimidation.

Do you want to be part of a global team helping to improve the lives of patients around the world? Talk to Sharp.