Finance Apprentice

Aspire Pharma

  • Petersfield, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Competitive Salary & Company Benefits| Ideally located close to PetersfieldThe role will be 4 days per week based in our Petersfield office, with 1 day per week at college. This is a fixed-term position at 15 months – the duration of a level 2 apprentice course.Are you looking to work for a rapidly growing UK Pharmaceutical company, who are passionate about improving patients’ lives across the world?Aspire Pharma is an asset-light pharmaceutical manufacturer. It licenses and develops niche pharmaceutical products that offer innovative formulations, value for money for payors, and reliable supply arrangements in markets which are often underserved. The business has a highly diversified portfolio of more than 250 products across a number of categories, including branded specialty products and unbranded niche generics in therapeutic areas such as urology, ophthalmology, CNS and dermatology.Do you want to be part of the journey?If so, here is your chance!The RoleWe are currently looking to recruit a Finance Apprentice to support our Finance department. Reporting to the Finance Manager this role supports the transactional finance team with accounts payable, receivables, expenses, cash posting, reconciliations and general administrative duties.What will you be doing?As a Finance Apprentice you will be responsible for a variety of different tasks including:
  • Supporting the daily management of the group finance inboxes. This includes accurately categorising incoming emails, promptly executing required actions, diligently following up on outstanding items, and ensuring timely closure or archiving in accordance with department procedures.
  • Processing of supplier invoices ensuring that the correct nominal and cost centre codes are used to ensure appropriate recognition of expenditure.
  • Ensuring that invoices are processed in line with the delegation of authorities for approvals and liaising with departments to ensure that parked invoices are approved in a timely manner.
  • Assist with maintenance of supplier ledgers. Performing supplier statement reviews between company records and records of the suppliers.
  • Posting customer receipts and supplier payments to Business Central in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Accounts Receivable team with sending copy invoices and account statements to customers. To assist with chasing late payment of invoices.
  • Assist with processing of employee expenses and corporate credit cards an ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Assist with maintenance of the digital filing systems for the Finance department, ensuring emails are properly filed in Public Folders and documents are saved in the correct locations on the company server or SharePoint.
  • Support the finance team by taking inbound phone calls directed to the finance department and by making outbound calls to verify new bank account details.
  • Support the finance team by responding to internal, supplier, and customer queries, ensuring clear and efficient communication.
  • Execute any other administrative work as requested by the Finance function to ensure all operational requirements are met in a timely manner.
The Person
  • Maths and English at Grade 4 or an equivalent qualification
  • No experience required
  • An active interest in finance and accounting
Why join us?
  • As well as a fantastic, inclusive company culture, where employees are truly valued and a competitive salary, we also offer an ever-improving benefits scheme to support your physical and mental well-being which include:
  • Learning and Development opportunities.
  • Excellent opportunities for progression.
  • Fantastic Company events and celebrations throughout the year.
  • Company bonus.
Aspire Pharma supplies a range of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, both prescribed and over the counter (OTC). Our products are carefully selected to deliver value and differentiation to both patients and prescribers. Our focus is on extending Aspire's portfolio of innovative products in the UK and globally, for the long-term benefit of patients, partners and customers.

Aspire Pharma