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Financial Analyst

Reading
3 weeks ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. 

Salary:
From £18.00 per hour, PAYE

Financial Analyst Role:

Process transactions related to the accounting systems and controls
Assist in the preparation of cost centre cost analysis
Perform analysis of monthly expenses
Ensure that all financial and accounting records are thoroughly maintained and complete in preparation for independent audits.
Prepare monthly journal entries and compile all source documentation related to financial reportingYour Background:

Hold a relevant degree or have equivalent working experience
Knowledge of General Ledger Accounting, budgeting, planning and forecasting
Knowledge of finance modules of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft
Data analysis and manipulation skills
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlinesCompany:
Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Location: 
This role is based at our clients site in Reading.

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Financial Analyst please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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