Finance Officer

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Beeston is seeking a proactive Finance Officer to join their finance team. Responsibilities include managing supplier invoices, handling accounts payable, preparing payment runs, and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate should have experience with financial management, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in accounting software. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home

Company contributory pension package

Private Medical Insurance

Free onsite car parking

Company events such as annual Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase and sales ledger management.
• Previous experience handling sensitive financial information.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding.
• Manage accounts payable inbox and handle supplier queries.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and process bank transactions.

Skills

Purchase and sales ledger management

Confidentiality and data protection

Teamwork and personal initiative

Organisational skills

Proficiency in accounting software

MS Excel (Sage 200 advantageous)

Job description

Finance Officer

Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early‑stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham is expanding rapidly and we are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Officer to join our finance team.

Overview

As a Finance Officer you will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, gaining valuable experience, responsibility, and autonomy within the finance function. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their finance career in a supportive environment, with the opportunity to grow and take ownership of key processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approval.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and handle supplier queries promptly.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain the aged creditors report and ensure balances are accurate.
• Process and reconcile company credit card and employee expense claims.
• Accurately raise and send Sales Ledger invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records of all customer transactions.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts.
• Maintain strong client relationships and work with PMs & wider team on invoicing queries.
• Compile & charge all pass‑through costs each month.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and process bank transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Support audit preparation and month‑end processes & management accounts preparation.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in purchase and sales ledger management.
• Previous experience handling sensitive financial information with a strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute within a team environment, using personal initiative to manage workload.
• Demonstrable organisational skills and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel (Sage 200 advantageous).

What You Will Get in Return

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off.
• Broad exposure and autonomy across multiple finance functions.
• Study support and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home.
• Company contributory pension package.
• Life insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Modern offices located 2 minutes from Beeston train station.
• Company events such as annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund‑raising events.