Assistant Accountant in Leeds

We Are Rosemont

For over 50 years, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals has been a trusted name in the development and manufacture of oral liquid medicines.

With a portfolio of over 130 products - including 70 licensed medicines - we’re proud to support healthcare professionals and patients, especially those with swallowing difficulties.

Our purpose is clear: to improve patient outcomes through innovation in liquid formulations.

We’re highly respected across the pharmaceutical industry and have played a key role in establishing best practices for dysphagia care.

Our mission is to create a globally connected, people-focused organisation where every individual is empowered to thrive and achieve their best.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact to patients across the world and want to be part of a company with a strong heritage and ambitious vision, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at Rosemont Pharmaceuticals.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone early in their finance career to gain exposure across multiple areas of finance, including general ledger accounting, reporting, accounts payable, and credit control.

Working within a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment, you will play a key role in supporting period-end activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys working with data, has strong analytical skills, and is keen to develop their accounting knowledge within a growing organisation.

This is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to be based in our Leeds office every Tuesday and Thursday.

Study support is also available once the successful candidate has passed their probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare period-end journals across reporting entities.
• Produce financial analysis and commentary to support month-end close activities.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations to audit-ready standards.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, including foreign currency revaluations.
• Support cost centre reporting for business functions, providing analysis and commentary against budget and actual performance.
• Attend meetings with business stakeholders to develop commercial understanding and finance partnering skills.
• Post weekly cash transactions and complete bank account reconciliations.
• Support invoice processing activities for holding companies.
• Assist with the year-end audit and statutory accounts process.
• Provide support for ad-hoc monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Raise purchase requisitions on behalf of the Finance department.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support wider finance team activities as required.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, and financial controls.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of data.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and business needs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Levels or equivalent qualification, ideally within Accountancy, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a finance function is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with SAP would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Demonstrable proficiency using Microsoft Excel.

Why Join Rosemont?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a highly respected pharmaceutical organisation.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities while working alongside experienced finance professionals who will support your development.

The role offers variety, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a business focused on improving patient outcomes globally.

Benefits

At Rosemont, we believe great benefits go beyond salary. That’s why our offering is shaped by what our people truly value:

Annual Bonus – Recognising your contribution to Rosemont.

Healthcare Cash Plan – Personal cover to support your health and wellbeing.

3% Employee / 5% Company Pension Contribution – Helping you plan for the future.

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.

Flexible Working – Including hybrid and flexible working hours available.

Free On-Site Parking – Convenient access to our Leeds facility.

Rosemont Rewards Platform – Discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools for all employees.

We are committed to fostering an environment of enablement where our people can grow, develop their talents, and pursue meaningful career paths.

By placing patients and customers at the heart of everything we do, we drive high performance through accountability, consistency, and a strong governance structure.

We champion inclusion, community, and a rewarding employee experience - creating a culture that supports development, celebrates achievement, and empowers individuals to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion is integral to our culture and reflecting the patients we serve.

At Rosemont, we believe equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career within a business that genuinely improves patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team where your contribution will make a meaningful difference!

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