Specialist Accounting

Overview

Next Pharma is a leading European pharmaceutical CDMO focused on attractive technology niches. Since its foundation in 1989, the Livingston site has evolved into a global player in the development and application of both traditional and novel drug encapsulation technologies that are supported by modern and commercial scale manufacturing facilities.

Our Vision Our vision is to be the leading and most trusted, reliable and innovative Europe-based CDMO by upholding the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations, while driving strong, sustainable growth for the company.

This is an extremely varied and broad role, reporting to the financial controller. In addition to the month end and year end routines, you will be able to add value to the business by developing analysis of project margins and product profitability, whilst also being a key player in the development of our business system.

You will get behind the numbers and support the teams to make decisions which improve financial outcomes for the business.

• Prepare journals and reports for timely review of the P&L and BS
• Ensure that the G/L is complete and accurate by reviewing TB and analysing financial postings
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
• Postings and reviews of ICO transactions
• Close month end tasks to internal deadlines
• Controlling fixed asset projects and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Nextpharma’s accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor and report on internal controls.
• Cost centre management and provide insight analysis for month-end / forecasts / budgets
• Prepare cashflow forecasts to ensure sufficient funds available to meet the company’s commitments.
• Prepare of statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors
• Work with production to review process order variances
• Periodic ad hoc analysis and covering of tasks within the team (e.g. posting invoices, payment runs, payroll)

To be considered for this role you will need to:

• have a good working knowledge of SAP
• be composed; cool under pressure and energised by challenges
• value integrity, trust and respect among colleagues
• be capable of managing tasks and prioritising as appropriate
• have a high attention to detail
• be able to work independently and as part of a team
• be adaptable to change.
• have a track record of working to tight deadlines
• previous experience of working within a manufacturing company preferable (e.g. being familiar with BoM’s / costings / variances)
• currently (desirable) or considering studying towards CA,CIMA, ACCA
• have good communication skills
• be competent in the use of MS Office

Please note: Only candidates with continuing Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

Next Pharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Basic Salary: £DOE

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible & Hybrid working