Finance Assistant

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

Responsible for the financial transactional processing, the role includes aspects of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Banking, Month end processes and Expenses. 

The role also involves day to day management of customer orders, queries and complaints, therefore some experience working in a customer-facing capacity is desirable. 

The successful candidate thrives on responsibility, challenge and problem solving and will have the option of working towards a formal accounting qualification. 

Your key responsibilities are:

• Accounts Payable duties processing supplier transactions;
• Accounts Receivable duties including reviewing ageing;
• Controlling daily cash;
• Customer Order Processing - accurately, compliantly and in a timely manner;
• Assistance on information requests from colleagues, suppliers, HMRC, VAT, Customs & Excise, and Auditors;
• Keeping accurate records;
• Supports the budget process - cash flows and periodic financial analysis; and
  
• Focusing on the improvement and development of the accounting function (SAP, reporting tools, information interfaces).

YOUR PROFILE

• 3+ years experience of transactional role in a finance Department or a degree in a business discipline with a desire to start a career in finance.
• Previous experience of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Required.
• Excellent MS Office skills, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint - Required.
• Good Analytical skills - Preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.

YOUR BENEFITS

• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with length of Service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance Cover
• Dental Care
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Health Vitamins
• Collaboration in multi-functional international teams
• Great development opportunities and on the job training

ABOUT US

Merz Therapeutics is an independent international company, active in the research, development and distribution of innovative products in the areas of neurology and induced movement disorders. 

Our continued growth and market leadership in neurotoxins is the result of our drive for innovation, along with focused, strategic acquisitions. We have continued to expand across all areas of our business, due to a focused, purposeful approach that includes both organic and inorganic growth. As a privately-held and family-owned company with a 100 year-plus history, we believe in taking a long-term view.

Within the UK we employ talented individuals across a range of disciplines including sales, marketing, HR, medical affairs, operations, finance, and IT. Our UK headquarters is in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.