Finance Manager

Cpl Life Sciences; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Life Sciences is seeking a Finance Manager for a 3-6 months fixed-term contract in Crawley. The role involves compiling monthly accounts, managing VAT returns, and overseeing bank payments. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and at least five years of experience in an accounts environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts environment required.
• Qualified by experience acceptable.
• Good working knowledge of accounting and payroll packages.

Responsibilities

• Compile journals for end of month reports.
• Assist Financial Controller in producing monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Ability to Prioritize Workload

Composure in Stressful Situations

Fluency in English

Ability to Work Independently

Education

A Level or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Accounting based qualification desirable

Tools

Sage 50

Word

Excel

Job description

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Location: Crawley (2 days a week in the office)

Duration: 3-6 months FTC

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compiles Journals for Labour Distribution, Accruals, Pre-payments and Fixed Assets for End of Month Reports

• Assists Financial Controller (Europe) in producing Monthly Management Accounts

• Prepares, reconciliation and submission of quarterly VAT and EU Sales List returns

• Preparation and submission of returns and information to regulatory bodies (ONS etc)

• Timesheets – ensure timesheets are completed in Replicon.; amending Replicon in relation to staff changes and new and revised projects

• Assist Financial Controller (Europe) with external payroll

• Improves financial and accounting systems, including the use of Replicon for time

• Reviews and authorizes bank payments prepared by other department members and Financial Controller (Europe)

• Cover for Financial Controller (Europe) absence when necessary

• Monthly Invoices preparation and completion for Client and Inter-Company.

• Clinical Trial Agreements – tracking of Payments to sites, pharmacies & regulatory bodies for each study. Requesting invoices from participating Hospitals. Raising Invoices to Sponsors for payment of fees due for payment. Review of items awaiting invoicing and reporting to Sponsors

• Preparation of Bank Transfers – Payments outside the UK. Enter payments in Bank software.

• End of month processing – Other Direct Costs – Phone/Fax, Photocopy/Print & Postage/Courier charges and other pass through costs,

• Accounts Payable – List & check Invoices & Expenses – Enter in accounts system, print reports.

• Visa Business Card – Reconciliation. – Statements against expense claims received. Setting up new users, cancelling leavers.

Qualifications:

• Educated to “A Level” standard or equivalent

• Qualified by Experience acceptable

Prior Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts environment required

Skills and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized and detail orientated.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work to required deadlines.

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

• Fluent knowledge of written and verbal English

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Good working knowledge of accounting and payroll packages

• Proficient knowledge of Word

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

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Overview

Finance Manager

Location: Crawley (2 days a week in the office)

Duration: 3-6 months FTC

Pay rate: £45,000 per annum (Flexible)

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compiles Journals for Labour Distribution, Accruals, Pre-payments and Fixed Assets for End of Month Reports

• Assists Financial Controller (Europe) in producing Monthly Management Accounts

• Prepares, reconciliation and submission of quarterly VAT and EU Sales List returns

• Preparation and submission of returns and information to regulatory bodies (ONS etc)

• Timesheets – ensure timesheets are completed in Replicon.; amending Replicon in relation to staff changes and new and revised projects

• Assist Financial Controller (Europe) with external payroll

• Improves financial and accounting systems, including the use of Replicon for time

• Reviews and authorizes bank payments prepared by other department members and Financial Controller (Europe)

• Cover for Financial Controller (Europe) absence when necessary

• Monthly Invoices preparation and completion for Client and Inter-Company.

• Clinical Trial Agreements – tracking of Payments to sites, pharmacies & regulatory bodies for each study. Requesting invoices from participating Hospitals. Raising Invoices to Sponsors for payment of fees due for payment. Review of items awaiting invoicing and reporting to Sponsors

• Preparation of Bank Transfers – Payments outside the UK. Enter payments in Bank software.

• End of month processing – Other Direct Costs – Phone/Fax, Photocopy/Print & Postage/Courier charges and other pass through costs,

• Accounts Payable – List & check Invoices & Expenses – Enter in accounts system, print reports.

• Bank Reconciliation – Current & Business Reserve – Sponsors’ Investigator Fees Accounts.

• Visa Business Card – Reconciliation. – Statements against expense claims received. Setting up new users, cancelling leavers.

Qualifications:

• Educated to “A Level” standard or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Accounting based qualification desirable

• Qualified by Experience acceptable

Prior Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an accounts environment required

• Sage 50 experience essential

Skills and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized and detail orientated.

• Ability to prioritize workload and work to required deadlines.

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

• Fluent knowledge of written and verbal English

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

• Good working knowledge of accounting and payroll packages

• Proficient knowledge of Word

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Apply

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