Accountant

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products, and our high standards are maintained through great people, who share our values, and want to do the very best job possible, every day. We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents, play in our continued success. **Main Purpose of the Job** Responsible for maintaining records, daily worksheets and ledgers using various systems, update files and records as needed, assist with accounts payable and receivable. Provide general administration support to the finance team as required. **Role and Responsibilities** * Month end postings \& balance sheet reconciliations * Posting the monthly payroll journal * Manage intercompany accounts ensuring that they are reconciled at the end of each month * Manage employee credit card expenses and add to SAP system. * Prepare Group VAT returns for review. * Manage the postponed VAT statements * Manage the bank reconciliations and postings. * Maintain the Biosynth Ltd \& Biosynth group bank accounts. * Responsible for updating prepayment and accrual records. * Update fixed assets register and depreciation records. * Raise monthly intercompany management fee recharge invoice * Raise correction journals if necessary. * Responsible for completing National Statistic Surveys * Provide cover for and assistance to other finance team members as needed. * Ad hoc duties as required. **Requirements** * GCSEs or equivalent, including maths and English, A\-levels in business studies, economics or maths would be preferred * Qualifies by experience or AAT * Previous experience of working as a Finance Administrator, Finance Assistant, or similar role * Solid knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions) * Time\-management and organisation skills * High standard of communication skills both written and orally, * A strong team player but also able to work well on own initiative. * Excellent attention to detail * Hands\-on experience with accounting software and SAP is essential This is a maternity cover role, due to start in June/July and run until February 2027 **About us** Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands. Bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland. *Recruitment agencies \- we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. We do not use recruitment agencies to recruit for our roles.*