Accounts Assistant

Costello Medical; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to support its Finance team in Cambridge. The role includes processing financial transactions, assisting with reporting, and maintaining financial systems. Applicants should have at least a year of finance experience and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,000 to £29,000, with flexible working arrangements post-probation.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discretionary profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible working hours

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a finance-related role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and internal expenses.
• Supporting financial reporting and reconciliation tasks.
• Identifying improvements to financial systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with financial reporting

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Rapport3

AccountsIQ

Job description

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: By stepping into the Accounts Assistant role at Costello Medical, you will support with a wide range of financial tasks and processes to ensure the smooth operation of our global financial functions
• Salary: £25,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on your previous experience
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, and more
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent role
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates throughout 2025, including September and October, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role will close when a suitable candidate is found
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge

About the Role

As an Accounts Assistant at Costello Medical, you will play a key role within our Finance team, supporting with a wide range of financial tasks and processes to ensure the smooth operation of our global financial functions. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across various areas of finance, including sales and purchase ledger, enabling you to take initiative and proactively shape the role as it evolves.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices, credit card transactions, and internal expenses
• Book-keeping across all group companies using AIQ, Rapport3, and Concur
• Supporting financial reporting and data reconciliation activities
• Advising our scientific teams on expense management and invoicing procedures
• Identifying and suggesting improvements to financial and administrative systems
• Assisting with general financial duties such as budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Projecting a positive image of the Finance team and actively seeking to reduce the administrative burden placed on others

You will receive comprehensive one-to-one training from experienced team members, learning about the technical aspects of the role and effective project management.

Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.

Career Profile

To learn more about the personal and professional development opportunities at Costello Medical, explore first-hand career profiles from our colleagues about their experiences with the company: https://www.costellomedical.co.uk/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual who is proactive, eager to embrace new challenges, and capable of providing high-quality support to our Finance team. You will enjoy developing, refining, and taking ownership of internal financial processes as the company continues to grow. You will also enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning about all aspects of our internal systems and directly contributing to the improvement of our Finance function.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• At least one year of experience working in a finance-related role
• Experience supporting various areas of finance, such as ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Excellent numerical skills and a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build robust and sustainable working relationships
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• An ability to plan and manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with others
• An interest in, and aptitude for, mastering new systems and internal processes
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly the VLOOKUP and pivot table functions in Excel

Desired requirements for the role are:

• Completion of, or working towards, an AAT Level 3 qualification or an equivalent industry-standard financial qualification
• Practical experience using the Rapport3 and AccountsIQ platforms, as well as an understanding of other financial systems

What We Offer

Alongside our award-winning company culture, where every team member is celebrated, respected, and has their voice heard, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A starting salary of £25,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on your previous experience, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year. Please note that we have established salary bands to ensure a fair and consistent approach for all applicants, eliminating the need for individual negotiations
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme
• Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
• Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service

Learn more about our full reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/

The Application Process

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both.

Our recruitment process then begins with a telephone interview conducted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you will be invited to an interview in our office with senior members of the Finance team, which also includes a collaborative assessment. Our standard recruitment process lasts around 3 to 4 weeks, however, this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide: https://www.costellomedical.com/reasonable-adjustments/

Please note that, whilst we embrace AI to innovate and improve processes, your role may involve working with confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI. Therefore, it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities, so we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate any application materials.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.