Senior Accountant

I am delighted to be partnering with Astex Pharmaceuticals a world leader in innovative drug discovery and development as they look to recruit a qualified Senior Accountant to join the team in Cambridge.

Main purpose and scope
This is a diverse role within a very busy department, assisting the Head of Finance with the overseeing of all financial activities of the organisation, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial information. This is great opportunity for development and progression in time and requires a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who will be able to engage with the team and all areas of the business. The role has one direct report with responsibility for Purchase Ledger Controller, performing appraisals, training, and support. 

Key responsibilities

• Month end accounts up to TB level in GBP.
• Balance sheet accounts reconciliations where required ensuring all control accounts reconcile with sub ledgers.
• Prepare monthly recharge invoice calculation for Japanese Parent Company including Project Costing adjustments.
• Assist with Monthly/quarterly discussions with departmental managers in respect to costs.
• Prepare and calculate IFRS16 workings.
• Control of detailed month-end process with all necessary reconciliations and check lists
• Assist with year-end statutory reporting and liaise with Auditors as and when required.
• Assist with the integrity and control of the Accounting IT system, Access.
• Responsibility for fixed asset ledger, including the following aspects.
• Manage the banking and payment process
• Review and control of company credit cards.
• Maintain cashflow forecasting model monthly.
• Oversee the PL process, ensuring all aspects are done, including hands-on where required
• Multi-currency BACS runs twice monthly.
• Electronic bank reconciliations in all 3 main currencies.
• Raise sales invoices with calculation in sterling, euros and dollars on Access.
• Review/prepare monthly VAT reclaim returns preparation.

Skills and Experience

• Accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience within a similar role.
• Strong IT skills.
• Interest in personal growth and learning more about the business.

This is a hands-on role, and you will be expected to understand how all aspects of the financial system works including PL and SL.

Astex offer excellent training and career development opportunities as well as highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Astex embrace diversity and equality of opportunity. They are committed to building an inclusive and diverse Company representing all backgrounds, harnessing industry-leading scientific innovation, and behaviours.

Astex is situated 2.5 miles from Cambridge City centre on the Cambridge Science Park. The Park has onsite sports facilities and excellent transport links to London.

To discuss this role in more detail and to see a full job description and benefits please contact Mark Wishart at Pure on or