Trainee Accountant

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The role is responsible for day-to-day finance operations including cashbook management, AR/AP processing, reconciliations, and HMRC-compliant import documentation. They will support month-end close, management reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and intercompany accounting, with direct reporting to corporate finance. Lastly, they will ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements, and company policies while driving continuous process improvements across finance operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of the company cashbook and cash allocation.
• Assistance with accounts receivable and accounts payable – including raising & processing 150+ invoices/credit notes per month and communication with clients & customers to rectify any queries.
• Import document preparation for HMRC compliance including decision making, liaising with internal and external contacts and IPR imports.
• Ensuring expenses are claimed in accordance with company policy.
• Numerous reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Participation in month end process and production of management accounts.
• Reporting financial information directly to corporate finance.
• Assistance with forecasting for numerous departments.
• Update and analysis of the monthly revenue including forecasting.
• Assistance with external audit.
• Assistance with stock reconciliation.
• Preparation of general accruals/prepayments.
• Intercompany reporting and reconciliation.
• Assistance with budget preparation.
• Compliance with international accounting standards.
• Identifying & implementing processes as part of continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified to degree level in a financial discipline.
• Advanced competence level in Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate competence level in Microsoft Word.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Customer focused.
• Self-motivated.
• Conscientious.

Benefits:

• Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).
• Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!
• Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.
• Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
• On-Site Subsidized Canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.