Summary of the Group Finance & Administration (Placement Student) role
As the Group Finance & Administration (Placement Student) you will gain:
- Practical experience in group finance function within a manufacturing setting.
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Insight into how financial decisions impact production, supply chain, and operations.
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Development of professional skills in reporting, analysis, and administration.
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Mentoring from experienced finance and management professionals.
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A strong foundation for future roles in finance, accounting, or business operations.
Based at our site in Cramlington you will work a shift pattern of Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.35pm based on site. This is for a temporary, 12-month basis.
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. This role offers hands‑on experience to support the group finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies and procedures. You will contribute to business reporting and develop your technical skills via exposure to real‑world business operations.
Your responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
- Support the month end and year end closing processes
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Maintain general ledger accounts and post journal entries
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Perform reconciliations (balance sheet, intercompany)
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Process accruals, prepayments and adjustments
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Support accounts payable and receivable processes as required
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Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner
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Assist with CAPEX accounting and maintenance of asset registers
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Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards (UK GAAP)
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Support external audit or tax processes by providing documentation and explanations
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Assist in implementing and maintaining financial controls
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Assist in the preparation of monthly cashflow reports
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Prepare routine financial reports and analysis for management
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Investigate discrepancies and provide explanations
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Support senior finance team members with projects and process improvements
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Support in review of master data within ERP system
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Contribute to process documentation and system improvements
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Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements for the role
- Currently studying a degree in Finance, Accounting,
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Good attention to detail and accuracy.
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Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
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Candidates need to be competent with Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Excellent customer service and a good telephone manner
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact [email protected]
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.
