Accounts Assistant

Leica Biosystems' mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is at the heart of our corporate culture. We're a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you're helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we're working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges. The Accounts Assistant for Leica Biosystems is responsible for the integrity of Debtors, Creditors & Bank ledgers for Leica Biosystems Newcastle Ltd. This position is part of the Finance Team located in Newcastle and will be on-site. At Leica Biosystems, our vision is to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives. You will be a part of the Finance Team and report to the Senior Finance Manager responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Bank. If you thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization-read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Daily processing of AP Invoices including 3-way match.
• Management and Coordination of the payables mailbox and responding to email queries in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate biweekly payment run including foreign payments.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Management of debtors cash collection including sending statements to customers and follow up via telephone and email.
• Maintenance of GRNI to local finance policy and reconciliation to General Ledger.
  
  Experience in processing Creditors invoices & matching purchase orders to invoices.
• Experience in Debtor management & cash collection.
• Reconciliation of Debtor, Creditor and Bank accounts.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: N/A It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
• Track record of taking initiative and driving continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of Excel and SAP ERP preferred.
  
  Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life., At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.