Finance Officer

Upperton Pharma Solutions; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in Beeston is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial records and support the accounting functions. The role involves processing supplier and sales invoices, managing the accounts payable and receivable, performing daily bank reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with ledger management and financial confidentiality. Attractive benefits include hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus birthday, pension contributions, and health insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Company contributory pension package

Life insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Training courses

Free onsite parking

Employee events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices and manage payments.
• Raise and send sales ledger invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and process transactions.

Skills

Purchase and sales ledger management

Confidentiality and data protection

Organisational skills

Proactive initiative

Accounting software proficiency

MS Excel proficiency

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. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.

Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the Finance officer is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records across both purchase and sales ledgers. This role ensures the timely processing of invoices, payments and receipts, supporting the smooth operation of the companys accounting functions.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Purchase ledger

• Process and post supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approval.
• Manage the accounts payable inbox and respond promptly to supplier queries.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the aged creditors report and ensure balances are accurate.
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expense claims.
• Handle credit application forms.
• Manage the procurement system.

Sales ledger

• Accurately raise and send sales ledger invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records of all transactions.
• Monitor aged debt and proactively chase overdue accounts.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with project managers and the wider team to resolve invoicing queries.
• Compile and charge all pass-through costs each month.

Banking

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Process bank transactions.

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, as well as work proactively using personal initiative to manage own workload.
• Demonstrable organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

What You Will Get In Return

• Hybrid working!
• 25 days holiday and your birthday off!
• Company contributory pension package.
• Life insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality.
• Internal and external training courses and professional development support.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Employee events for you to attend throughout the year, such as our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.