Assistant AccountantFull Time Permanent RoleCitywest OfficeMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAccounts payable activities including the raising of purchase orders, posting of invoices and creditor reconciliations.Assist in preparation of the Uniphar Plc monthly management accounts which includes the posting of accruals and prepayments as required to accurately reflect the costs of the businessWork as business partner with plc support functions including HR, I.T. & Quality delivering monthly reporting, supporting cost management and budgeting process.Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for Companies across the group in line with policy and proceduresWork with Group and the wider business community to resolve and clear reconciling items in a timely fashionAssist in preparation of the Uniphar Plc annual budget together with reforecasts as requiredAccounts receivable raising invoices to other intercompany entities.Act as point of contact with external auditors for balance sheet reconciliations and other queries.Relevant project work on key initiatives as requiredQUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREDPart-qualified with minimum 2 years' experience within accounts including accounts payable or receivableExperience in the preparation of monthly management accounts to strict deadlinesExperience in the preparation of annual budgets and reforecastsSignificant experience in the area of Balance Sheet reconciliationsAbility to work with significant volumes of data to investigate and arrive at a point which allows an information-based decision to be madeProcess orientated individual who strives for ongoing business process improvementExcellent communication, problem solving and presentation skillsDemonstrated and proven ability to work within a team to achieve common goalsCOMPETENCIESPositive can-do attitude with a focus on actionWorks well in a team cross functionallyCan work on one's own initiativeStrong attention to detailCompany BackgroundUniphar plc, listed on Euronext Dublin and AIM London, is a leading service provider within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. It is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific region.The business is divided into three trading divisions: Uniphar Medtech, Uniphar Pharma and Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail. We provide outsourced and specialised services to our clients and continue to grow by leveraging our strong relationships with 200+ of the world's best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge technology and our highly expert teams. The Group employs more than 3,500 colleagues, delivering our products and services to over 160 countries worldwide.People & CultureAt the core of the Uniphar Group are its people and our employees are the driving force of the business. Uniphar is passionate about hiring and developing high-potential individuals and giving them fast track, long-term careers.Uniphar Group is a fast-moving business in an industry that is going through a lot of change – this means our people must be adaptable, quick thinking and focused on results.To succeed within Uniphar, you will need to be innovative and a strong problem solver. You will also be required to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have the ability to drive your team for high performance.Please note that Uniphar is an equal-opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.unipharjobs