Grant Payables Accountant (6 months FTC) - UK - Home-based

Worldwide Clinical Trials

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Who we areWorldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications - from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company's scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers.Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies.Why WorldwideWe believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!What you will do
  • Responsible for entire Grant Payables accounting process, including balance sheet, cash and project specific reconciliations
  • Process site payments in a timely and accurate manner
  • Participate in running reports required for tax and transparency reporting, including 1099 and Sunshine act reporting
  • Support process development and changes around grant payments, including system implementation and testing
  • Respond to site payment queries, liaising with the company bank and WCT departments as and when required
  • Participate in training and mentoring of new hires
  • Draft and implement Internal SOPs and controls
What you will bring to the role
  • Strong organizational and self-motivation skills; ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information, including English language proficiency
  • Be a self-starter and have the ability to use initiative
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interface appropriately with all levels of management
Your background
  • Degree in Finance or Economics or equivalent and at least 4 year of working experience in financial operations or accounting
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • System implementation and/or process improvement experience preferred
  • Advanced knowledge in the use of financial software applications and databases. Ideal candidate will also have relevant ERP experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential. Proficiency in all other MS-Office applications will be requisite for this position
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.To view our other roles, check out our careers page at ! For more information on Worldwide, visit or connect with us on .#LI-MP1#LI-Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials