About this role
Azenta UK, Ltd. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity Job Title Accounting Administrator Job Description Azenta Life Sciences is a global provider of life sciences solutions that helps pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic organizations accelerate drug development, clinical research, and cell therapies As Accounting Administrator, you'll play a key part in keeping our finance function running smoothly by managing the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and accounts receivable activity. You'll be the point of contact for suppliers and customers alike, making sure invoices go out and payments come in without friction, and that our books stay clean along the way. You will be based on site in Irlam, Manchester within a busy Finance team.
You'll work with staff at all levels of the business, including directors, so this is a role that rewards someone who's organized, detail oriented, and comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. What you'll do Perform accounts payable and/or accounts receivable activities Enter invoices and purchase orders into financial systems and obtain internal approval Verify invoice accuracy and schedule payments to suppliers and creditors Handle queries from suppliers and the purchasing department Process payment runs and cheque preparation Reconcile supplier statements Process company credit card transactions Review and process travel expenses Use office automated systems to input data Support month end and year end reporting processes, including preparing monthly reports where required Raise and issue customer invoices accurately and on time Process customer payments and allocate cash receipts to customer accounts Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue accounts Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve unreconciled items Assist with month-end accounts receivable reporting and close activities Report and post client accounts receivable transactions and payments Liaise with internal departments to resolve billing and collection issues Prepare and send invoices to clients and update client records Research billing discrepancies Send billing reminders and prepare reports as required Match and post invoices Support the team with ad-hoc tasks as needed What you'll bring Proven background in a Finance Administration role in AP and AR function Strong Microsoft Excel skills and full proficiency across Microsoft Office Experience with Oracle is an advantage Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills Ability to communicate effectively across departments and at all levels, including with directors Capable of working independently and proactively as part of a team High attention to detail Flexible, hardworking, and productive approach to work Working Conditions/Schedule This role is onsite in Irlam, Manchester Your Rewards: Competitive salary / Bupa Healthcare / Company Bonus Scheme / Share Purchase Options / Electric Car Scheme / Cash Back Schemes About Azenta At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our purpose: to advance science and technology to enable a healthier and more connected world for everyone, everywhere. We believe each employee brings diverse perspectives, unique value and untapped potential that can be developed to mutually enrich the individual and the organization alike.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.