Accounts Assistant

Biocomposites; Keele; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free or subsidised travel

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Biocomposites, an international medical devices company based in Keele, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to handle daily supplier invoices, expenses and month-end processes, collaborating with the finance team to ensure accurate recording and timely payments. The role is office-based at Keele, with standard hours Mon-Fri, 9:00–17:00 (35 hours/week).

The ideal candidate will have basic accounting knowledge, be a strong team player with good communication, and AAT or bookkeeping qualification is

Qualifications

• Purchase ledger/Sales ledger clerk experience or exposure.
• Basic accounts knowledge required.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and expenses.
• Handle bank accounts and month-end duties.
• Perform bank reconciliations and supplier setup.
• Address queries and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Support ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic accounts knowledge

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

AAT or bookkeeping equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Biocomposites is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures, and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Argentina, Canada, China, and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds and bone cements for surgical use. Its products regenerate bone and target infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry, and sports injuries. Biocomposites products are now used in over one million procedures per annum and sold in more than 100 countries around the world.

The role

Daily processing of the purchase ledger, including invoices, expenses and bank accounts, and various month end duties.

Reports to

Group Finance Manager

Location & Work pattern

Primary working location Keele office & standard working hours Mon-Fri, 9.00 - 5.00, 35hpw

Duties & Responsibilities

• Payment Runs including Month end, Mid-month and Ad hoc
• Bank Reconciliations - 3 Bank Accounts
• Petty Cash
• Expenses
• Credit Card Analysis
• Supplier Set up
• Month end - Prepayment Set up, Credit Card accrual, Capex Set up.
• Invoice entry - (200/300 invoices per month)
• Dealing with queries and anomalies
• Ad-hoc work

Essential Requirements

• Purchase ledger/Sales Ledger clerk
• Basic accounts knowledge
• Team player, good work ethic, and good communication skills
• AAT or book keep equivalent (Desirable)

What do we offer?

Competitive salary and benefits!

With us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits.

We grow talent.

At Biocomposites we create opportunities to thrive and grow.

One Biocomposites - team spirit & engagement.

Our culture is important and we strive to create engaged and inclusive global teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

Who do we look for?

People Who Are Passionate About What We Do.

People who are open minded to evolving the way we work.

People who can work together to transform outcomes and change lives.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking