Assistant Accountant 6 Month FTC

Who we are
Science Group is an international science, engineering and technology (“SET”) business providing a range of services to the medical, defence, industrial, food & beverage and consumer sectors, supplemented by a strategic products division where the Group holds leading market positions in associated technology sectors.

The Group has a strong balance sheet with significant cash resources and freehold property asset base. The Group provides products and services to clients in the key vertical markets of: medical, defence, food & beverage, industrial and consumer. With offices throughout Europe and North America, two dedicated R&D innovation centres, and employees fluent in over 30 languages, Science Group supports a global client base in over 100 countries.

Our numerous scientists, engineers, regulatory advisors and market experts are supported by the Group’s streamlined central support functions.

Job Role
The Group is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our finance team within Sagentia Innovation. This role will be based in Harston, Cambridge office and will be reporting to the Finance Manager.

The Assistant Accountant will be accountable for supporting the day-to-day finance function engaging efficient, and effective processes and practices. You will also be responsible for creating and communicating internal and external financial reports to management.
To be successful in this position you will have worked in a similar role with proven work experience. Along with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT) or relevant experience. The ability to interpret financial information and effectively communicate it to staff without a financial background is essential as well as having confidence when dealing with a wide variety of people and prioritising competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
Familiarity with project reporting requirements and know how to present complex financial information clearly and concisely is an essential part of this role as you’ll support the management of projects across the business unit. The role is to assist the Finance team with its daily activities of the billing and accounts payable functions in support of Consultants and Clients. Specifically:
Manage the customer ledger/purchase ledger within the accounting systems
Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations across numerous bank accounts
Involvement in client invoicing
Assist with project set up and ad-hoc client billing
Resolve invoice/purchase order/supplier/employee queries in a timely manner
Process and prepare payment runs for supplier invoices, employee expenses and credit cards on a regular basis
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts and chase up unauthorised invoices/reconciling differences.

Experience & Qualifications
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Skilled with Microsoft Excel
Ready and able to exercise initiative
High level of attention to detail

This great opportunity for someone that is currently studying, recently qualified, or qualified by experience and looking to take the next step within their career.

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.