Business and Finance Assistant
7 months ago
We are a successful global technology business specialising in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry and our client base includes some of the worlds most renowned pharmaceutical giants. Over the next three years we have significant growth plans and due to this, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Business and Finance Assistant to join our growing team.
Based out of our office location in Manchester City Centre and with some occasional travel required to our location in Marlow, West London, this is a fantastic opportunity for a well organised, passionate and detail focused individual to join a friendly, professional team.
**As a Business and Finance Assistant, your main responsibilities will include**:
- Providing business and general administration support
- Assisting with the end-to-end management of the accounts payable function including inputting invoices into the financial accounting system (Xero)
- Assisting with the management of employee expenses ensuring that these are entered and reimbursed in a timely manner
- Operating the companys project operating system (Harvest) and assisting with timesheet recording for our consultants
- Supporting the accounts receivable process to ensure accurate and efficient income generation
- Arranging meetings, booking meeting room facilities and organising hotel accommodation
- Organisation and coordination of team events
- Liaising with the HR team in relation to new starters and leavers
- Ordering of company equipment, arranging couriers etc
- Providing ad hoc support to the Finance Director and the wider team as required
- Supporting ad hoc finance projects as needed
**What we are looking for**
We are looking for a highly motivated, hard-working individual who is proactive, enthusiastic with a can do attitude. You will display the confidence and ability to build up relationships very quickly and be able to effectively manage a range of competing priorities.
With advanced skills in all Microsoft packages, you will have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail and a keen interest in how the business operates.
**Essential**
- Educated to at least A Level standard or equivalent with a high standard of written and verbal English
- Excellent attention to detail with strong numeric skills
- Advanced skills with Microsoft programmes in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams
- Analytical with the ability to interpret data
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise
- The ability to problem-solve, demonstrating the tenacity to overcome difficulties and deliver in a timely manner
- The willingness to take on new challenges and support the team where needed
- Passionate about finance and is business and operations focused
**Desirable but not essential**
Previous experience of working within a similar role
**Whats on Offer**:
In return for your dedication and commitment, we are offering a very competitive salary plus excellent benefits which include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- The Integrity Day (An additional company bank holiday)
- 1 Charity volunteering day a year
- Private Healthcare including eye care and dental care
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Wellbeing benefits (EAP Scheme)
- Contributory Pension 5% by Employee and 5% matched by Employer
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