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Your new company

This organisation is a global insights and strategy consultancy specialising in the pharmaceutical and life‑sciences sector.

Your new role

• Process a low volume of complex supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and project allocation
• Manage supplier queries and maintain strong relationships with external partners
• Prepare weekly payment runs and ensure timely settlement of invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Support the review and improvement of AP processes

• Raise client invoices across multiple projects and markets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Monitor outstanding debt and follow up with clients to ensure timely payment
• Maintain the AR ledger and support cashflow forecasting
• Reconcile client accounts and investigate variances
• Assist with revenue recognition checks and project‑related financial queries

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, AP, AR, or finance support role
• Comfortable handling complex, multi‑step transactions even with low volume
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident communicator able to liaise with internal teams and external clients.
• Good Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary

• Exposure to a global, project‑based environment with complex financial workflows

• Opportunities to develop across AP, AR, and month‑end processes

• A collaborative team culture where your ideas are valued

• Support for professional development and skill growth

What you need to do now

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