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Senior Accountant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge

Expire in: a month

Job Description

I am delighted to be partnering with Astex Pharmaceuticals a world leader in innovative drug discovery and development as they look to recruit a qualified Senior Accountant to join the team in Cambridge.
 
This is a diverse role within a very busy department, assisting the Head of Finance with the overseeing of all financial activities of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial information. This is a hands-on role with potential for development and progression in time, it requires a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who understands the importance of deadlines and who will be able to engage with the team and all areas of the business in a professional manner. You will have direct report responsibility for Finance Assistant and Purchase Ledger Controller, performing appraisals, training and support.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for month end accounts up to TB level in GBP.
Hands on journal prep/approval when required.
Prepare/review general accruals and prepayments
Balance sheet accounts reconciliations where required ensuring all control accounts reconcile with sub ledgers.
Prepare monthly recharge invoice calculation for Japanese Parent Company including.
Assist with Monthly/quarterly discussions with departmental managers in respect to costs.
Prepare, post and reconcile all payroll journals
Prepare and calculate IFRS16 workings.
Assist with multi-currency reporting, budgets and forecasts
Control of detailed month-end process with all necessary reconciliations and check lists
Assist with year-end statutory reporting and liaise with Auditors as and when required.
Responsibility for fixed asset ledger, including the following aspects.
Manage the banking and payment process
Review and control of company credit cards.
Maintain cashflow forecasting model monthly.
Oversee the PL process, ensuring all aspects are done, including hands-on where required
Multi-currency BACS runs twice monthly.
Electronic bank reconciliations in all 3 main currencies.
Raise sales invoices with calculation in sterling, euros and dollars on Access.
Review/prepare monthly VAT reclaim returns preparation.
Assist with Corporation tax preparation and associated adjustments.
Review/prepare monthly VAT reclaim returns preparation 
Skills and Experience

Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience within a similar role.
Strong IT skills.
Interest in personal growth and learning more about the business. 
This is a hands-on role, and you will be expected to understand how all aspects of the financial system works including PL and SL.
 
Astex offer excellent training and career development opportunities as well as highly competitive salary and benefits package.
 
Astex embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. They are committed to building an inclusive and diverse company representing all backgrounds, harnessing industry-leading scientific innovation, and behaviours.
 
Astex is situated 2.5 miles from Cambridge City centre on the Cambridge Science Park. The Park has onsite sports facilities and excellent transport links to London.
 
To discuss this role in more detail and to see a full job description and benefits please contact Mark Wishart at Pure on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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