At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee finance operations, manage payroll, and support financial processes.
- Company: Join a pioneering CDMO at the forefront of revolutionary medicine.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while supporting breakthrough therapies.
- Qualifications: AAT qualification and experience in finance roles required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
AdventBioservices is a growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) providing GMP manufacturing of ATMPs and related products, process development and ancillary services. We support the development of complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market. We are at the forefront of revolutionary medicine in which life-threatening diseases are treated using advanced therapy medicinal products.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team. This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of financial processes, supporting colleagues helping to drive accuracy and efficiency within the finance function. This is a varied role that involves overseeing the day-to-day finance operations, supporting payroll and month end activities, supervision of the Finance Assistant and acting as a key point of contact for finance related queries across the business.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Oversee day to day finance operations including sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, petty cash and staff expenses processes.
- Supervise and support the Finance Assistant, providing coaching, training, and development opportunities.
- Manage month end processes, including reconciliations, journals, reporting and management accounts preparation.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, pension administration and statutory submissions.
- Maintain effective credit control, invoicing and supplier payment processes, resolving any customer or supplier queries.
- Review and process staff expenses in line with company policy and HMRC guidelines.
- Support year end audit activities and help the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reporting.
- Provide finance support across the business, maintain finance policies and procedures, and undertake ad hoc finance projects when required.
You will have the following experience/qualifications:
- AAT or another equivalent accounting qualification.
- Previous experience in a similar finance role.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience of using a mainstream finance software package, such as Quickbooks.
Person specification:
- A highly motivated self-starter, who is also a team player and enjoys helping others.
- Analytical with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to identify numerical discrepancies.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimal direction.
- Works with integrity, confidentiality and accountability at all times.
- Takes pride in their work and strives to complete all tasks to a high standard.
We are not accepting agency applications for this role.
Finance Officer in Sawston employer: Advent Bioservices
AdventBioservices is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where finance professionals can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking therapies. With a strong emphasis on employee development, our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the finance function. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere that values integrity and excellence in all aspects of our operations.
