Job Description

Biocair is an expert in temperature-controlled life sciences logistics, having been providing pharmaceutical professionals, researchers, and scientists with industry-leading cold chain solutions for over 35 years. We move time and temperature sensitive shipments which really make a difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives be that through vaccines or our growing Cell & Gene Therapy business and with approximately 580 employees we operate globally across more than 160 countries, via multiple locations and are opening more each year. The company has grown significantly in the last 5 years, and this is the key driver for this role. There has never been a better time to join us and help Move Science Forward!

The Accounts Receivable team is responsible for the accuracy and timely production of a high volume of invoices each month; this includes adhering to and maintaining internal controls which, if not efficient and accurate in its work and process, will mean delayed and incorrect billing documents that will result in dissatisfied customers and delayed
payments to the business. Management of Customer Master Data and Invoice Dispute process is pivotal in ensuring the successful billing to the correct Customer. The role requires management and ownership of tasks with an ability to manage complex technical processing alongside resolution of disputes using excellent communication skills working with both internal and external Customers and Stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, verifying, and processing incoming invoice requests, involving multiple currencies. Collaborating with different areas of the business, maintaining and working efficiently in line with agreed internal controls.
• Collating job information to invoice duty recovery for various Biocair Subsidiaries, whilst ensuring billed fee\xe2\x80\x99s (Duty and Import VAT) are accurate, reconciled and invoiced to correct clients and consignees.
• Month End billing \xe2\x80\x93 Ensuring primary functions of billing are reconciled and completed on a monthly basis, whilst maintaining awareness of the impacts of unbilled items (WIP).
• Maintaining, inputting, and setting up the customer master function. Ensuring correctness and questioning where differences may arise.
• Raising Invoice disputes and related query management escalation to ensure any issues delaying payment and effecting company cashflow are swiftly and effectively dealt with around the business.
• Actively identifying opportunities for improvement to existing processes and support any resulting actions in relation to Accounts Receivable team.

In addition, you will demonstrate these key competencies:

• AAT Level 2 is desirable but not essential.
• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of billing in multiple currencies internationally an advantage.
• Strong organisational and people skills.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A generous non-contributory pension
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday and the option to buy/sell 5 days
• Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Wellness Programme

Please note hours will be 07:30 to 16:30 or 08:30am to 17:30pm and the role is offered as hybrid with 1 day per week being spent at our Cambridge office in Sawston (CB22 3EG).

This is a UK based role and the right to live and work in the UK will need to be established during the recruitment process. Please note we are not currently a Home Office visa sponsorship licence holder.

Please note this role is subject to mandatory pre-employment screening including verification of identity, proof of legal right to work and confirmation of 5 years employment history and/or other activity (including periods of study, employment, unemployment and self-employment).

Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Since 1986, Biocair has established a global reputation as a leading GDP logistics specialist within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. Biocair has built up a unique, client-centric approach by employing scientists in front-line logistics positions and assembling a team of best-in-class industry experts in quality, cold chain and regulatory compliance. Biocair focuses on providing the most comprehensive time-sensitive and temperature-controlled logistics services available whilst delivering flexible, tailored, cost-effective solutions to all its clients. It is committed to delivering complete end-to-end logistics solutions through its 24/7 operation and global network spanning across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

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