Finance Assistant

At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented and diverse workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity.

Role Overview: The Finance Assistant will have responsibility for transactional processing in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking and CapEx. There is considerable variety and scope for development in the role. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

Core Responsibilities:

• Credit Control and Accounts Receivable: Ensuring prompt cash collection within credit terms. Run credit reports for Veranova on both potential and existing customers and make credit recommendations to management. Reconcile the AR ledger monthly, maintaining individual customer accounts, processing statements in the D365 ERP system. Dealing with customer invoice queries and liaising with colleagues in Customer Service and Logistics team and Commercial on customer shipments.
• Accounts Payable: Processing of multi-currency supplier invoices. Set up and onboarding new vendors. Reconcile supplier monthly statements. Reconcile the AP ledger monthly, maintaining individual supplier accounts. Posting company credit card and cash expenses. Liaising with Procurement team and other departments to achieve timely invoice approvals. Support with the annual audit.
• Banking: Booking of daily cash received and cash paid. Set up and processing of BACS runs and currency payments. Bank reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement processes.
• Other ad hoc tasks required by Finance Manager and Finance Director.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience:

• Previous financial experience in an Accounts Team
• Strong attention to detail, strong organisational and analytical skills
• Experience of using an ERP system, financial accounting system
• Experience of using Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Positive attitude and adaptable approach to work

Our Commitment:

• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.
• Financial Wellness: The company provides an industry-leading compensation package, and this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable bonus plan. You will also receive excellent pension contributions with the option of making contributions via salary sacrifice and access to discounts from major online and high street stores.
• Health & Wellbeing: As well as being entitled to 25 days’ annual leave plus recognised Scottish public holidays, our colleagues are also eligible to participate in benefits such as our Health Shield Cash Plan, Cycle2Work Scheme, life insurance, income protection, and GP Anytime.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous growth and development through resources such as LinkedIn Learning, functional career pathways, and individual Personal Development Plans to map out your future with us.

For applicants who may require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to confirm your request for an accommodation. Please include the job number, title, and location of role. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Additional Information: Under UK legislation, we are required to ensure that all employees have the legal right to work in the UK, both at the time of offer and throughout their employment. Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role, so applicants must have the necessary right to work in place independently. Veranova is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Veranova for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Veranova respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice.