The Management Accountant will maintain financial records, prepare management accounts, budgets, and ensure compliance with accounting policies while supporting financial performance and reporting.
We are seeking a Management Accountant to support the UK Pharma Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all business transactions are properly recorded. This role will play a key part in the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and annual financial statements for York Bioanalytical Solutions.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal controls, and Delegation of Authority requirements while working closely with commercial and operational teams to support financial performance and reporting.
We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate the candidate, with hours ranging from 30 to 37.5 per week, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee primary ledgers within the Sage accounting system
- Manage revenue-related accounting including client invoicing based on study milestones
- Reconcile accrued revenue, client commissioning accounts, and advances from customers
- Provide monthly reports on studies with high accrued income to support invoicing and milestone reviews
- Perform credit control activities and support initiatives to improve cash flow in line with Group policy
- Maintain customer master data and conduct periodic reviews for data integrity
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with local legislation
- Post accounting journals related to assigned areas of responsibility
- Support preparation of monthly management reports and Group reporting requirements
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register in line with corporate depreciation policies
- Support the Head of Finance with Capex applications and financial analysis
- Assist with forecasts, budgets, audits, and other financial reporting requirements
- Contribute to process improvements, workflow documentation (SOPs), and finance department initiatives
Requirements
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Capable of working independently while collaborating within a team
- Experience with computerized accounting systems (Sage preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes is desirable
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Close distance to Poppleton Park & Ride / Poppleton train station
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Employee discounts
- Death in Service & Health Insurance
- Study support considered
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible schedule
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