Accounts Payable Receivable Assistant

Ortolan; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortolan is looking for an Accounts Payable Receivable Assistant in Basildon for a hybrid role. The position involves handling invoice processes, reconciliations, and compliance checks while supporting finance transformation projects. Ideal candidates possess a strong accounting background, preferably with Accounting Technician qualifications, and proficiency in SAP, VIM, and Excel. The company promotes a culture of continuous improvement, offering competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health & wellbeing programs

Holiday

Recognition awards

Social events

Pension

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Relevant accounts payable/receivable experience, preferably in a large-scale organization.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Experience in finance transformation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable inbox and process invoices accurately.
• Execute end-to-end invoice processing and approval workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline processes.

Skills

Proficiency in SAP

MS Office, especially Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Flexibility

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

SAP

VIM

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Receivable Assistant

Basildon, Essex (hybrid role: 3 days office, 2 days home per week)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

If you are an agile, committed, and detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in accounts payable and receivable functions, we want to hear from you. Join us to help improve people's lives and make healthcare better for everyone!

Why Pharmanovia?

Pharmanovia is a dynamic, fast-growing international pharmaceutical company with a portfolio of over 20 brands across more than 160 markets. Our mission is to improve patient health globally through the revitalisation of niche, tried-and-trusted medicines.

Our core behaviours are:

• We keep our promises and do as we say.
• We value our heritage and foster an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We reinvest in our future - in our products, our brands, and our people.
• We give back to our communities.

Since 2013, Pharmanovia has grown consistently, focusing on delivering high-quality branded prescription medicines worldwide. Our team comprises over 300 employees and 29 nationalities, operating from offices in the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, China, Switzerland, U.A.E., India, Singapore, Italy, and South Korea.

We are an agile, innovative global pharma business, engaging with clinical communities and prioritising environmental, social, and governance considerations.

About the role:

As Accounts Payable / Receivable Assistant, you will handle operations including invoice processing, reconciliation, payment processing, and compliance review.

Reporting to the Associate Director Shared Services, this role requires proactive engagement, initiative, teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The department values continuous improvement, leading to a dynamic working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently manage the accounts payable/receivable inbox and process invoices accurately.
• Execute end-to-end invoice processing, validation, and approval workflows.
• Process sales invoices timely and ensure compliance.
• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies collaboratively.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts periodically.
• Assist in payment preparation and processing, ensuring adherence to terms and regulations.
• Apply payments accurately and maintain transaction records.
• Review business expenses submitted in SAP Concur against company policy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Participate in finance transformation projects to improve systems and controls.

About you:

Candidates should have relevant accounts payable/receivable experience, preferably in a large-scale organization, with skills including:

• Accounting Technician qualification or similar; professional certification preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP, VIM, and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt and take on new challenges.
• Experience in finance transformation projects is a plus.

What we offer: Competitive salary, bonus, benefits, holiday, health & wellbeing programs, recognition awards, social events, pension, and hybrid working.

Applications are processed through Ortolan People, our recruitment partner, who will respond within three days. We encourage you to apply and join our innovative team!