Job Description

This role is responsible for assisting in a broad range of accounting and finance activities working closely with other members of the finance team, it has primary responsibility for day-to-day sales and purchase ledger management, with processing support from the shared services unit, and assigned month-end tasks to include reconciliation work and journal preparation.

Main Responsibilities:

Manage Accounts Receivable process by liaising with customers, labs, credit control and Shared Services to ensure invoices are processed promptly:Issue of sales invoices, credit notes and customer statementsLoading invoices to various E-Invoicing portalsPreparation of intercompany sales forms in SAP for internal customersPostings of receipts from customers in accounting system SAPReceipt of customer credit card paymentsHelp resolve customer or lab queries related to invoices and POsAssist with month end billing and statement processes

Manage Accounts Payable process by liaising with suppliers, Purchasing and Shared Services to ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly:Monitor and clear parked and blocked invoices in SAPWork with all involved parties to resolve vendor queries and disputesProactively review AP ledger and highlight issues for resolutionRespond immediately to push urgent/on stop issues through for same-day resolution, working closely with purchasing and shared services and informing or escalating to relevant stakeholders within the business

Work closely with Purchasing team to manage month end close of goods receipting and accounts payable ledger, also providing independent verification of stock controls and assistance with process improvements

Completion of assigned period-end tasks to tight monthly deadlines:General ledger and subledger reconciliations (GR-IR, stock, bank, car lease costs) and input to Blackline reconciliation toolRecurring and ad hoc journals preparation and postingPrepare and post accruals and prepayments journals, with responsibility for maintaining corresponding reconciled monthly schedulesTraining and marketing cost reconciliations and SAP project settlements

Provide periodic cost and other ad hoc analyses to labs and cost centre managers, and work with Finance and IT team to improve site-wide reporting

Point of contact for the Reading site for the Travel & Expenses system (Concur) and company credit cards, resolving queries with the global T&E team

Work closely with other members of the finance team to ensure that team deadlines are met, and all leave is adequately covered, assisting with ad hoc tasks and completion of month-end processes

Prepare and submit Capex requisition and disposal forms

Know the ethical and legal compliance responsibilities of the position and raise questions or concerns when faced with related issues, applying integrity in all aspects of professional conduct

Qualifications:

We welcome candidates educated by experienceBasic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and accounts requiredExperience of working with SAP desirableGood Excel spreadsheet skillsHave 2 to 3 years’ experienceBe extremely organised and motivatedPossess strong attention to detail skills and be able to prioritise multiple tasksPossess excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

What we offer in return

We are committed to employee development and have an open doors culture where you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced people in the business. We regularly reward and promote success, and actively encourage staff to take on new challenges and responsibilities to aid progression.

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary

Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) is a cutting-edge contract research organisation (CRO), providing research, analysis and consultancy to the food, consumer goods and life science sectors. Whether we are creating new products, validating medicines or solving investigations, we take pride in being a leader in our field, serving clients from across 70 countries. Enriched by our parent company, Mondelēz International, our team are committed to transforming lives through science, innovation and collaboration.

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RSSL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Type

Regular

Accounting & External Reporting

Finance