Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Due to recent expansion, we are looking for an additional Accounts Assistant to join our finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high growth and fast-paced business, with excellent facilities, strong values and culture as well as providing great career potential.

Job Purpose:

 The role will provide support to the organisations finance team by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with day-to-day accounting operations whilst ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

This position will require strong attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

 

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Process purchase invoices, expense claims, and supplier payments (bi-weekly) accurately and on time

• Process and reconcile the company credit cards

• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers

• Raise and issue sales invoices in line with contractual and project milestones

• Monitor customer accounts, track outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments

• Allocate customer receipts and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies

• Assist with bank reconciliations and monthly financial reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries under supervision

• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with accounting standards and company policies

• Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to queries

• Assist with budgeting and cost tracking for research, laboratory, and operational expenses

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls relevant to the company and industry

• Undertake ad hoc projects and analysis aligned with the role’s level and scope.

 

Required Skills, Personal qualities and Qualifications:

Essential:

• AAT qualification or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) preferred

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance assistant role

• Experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, research, or regulated industry is an advantage

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Xero, Sage, or similar)

• Strong Excel skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with Proactive approach to problem-solving

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Understanding of R&D cost tracking and grant funding

• Use of Oracle NetSuite and Kanbina is an advantage but not essential

• Familiarity with regulatory or compliance-driven environments

• An international mindset – Tropic employs over 30 different nationalities with entities in Singapore, Netherlands, the Philippines and LATAM

• Flexible, energetic with a positive mindset whilst working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• Location: Norwich
  
• Office-based: With 1 day from home
• Permanent: (9am to 5pm)/ 5 days a week
• Parking: Available subject to eligibility criteria.
• Closing date: 1st July

 

 

Why Join Tropic? 

• Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment 
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities 
• Social events throughout the year 
• Competitive compensation and benefits including Private Medical Care, Medical Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave and Life Assurance