Assistant Accountant Intern

Title: Assistant Accountant Intern  

Reports To: Stacey Pallant 

Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 Months 

Location: Hull, UK 

Salary: £24,000 per annum (Hull) 

Company Profile: 

Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to expand on its heritage in this category.

Indivior was founded to help tackle the opioid crisis, one of the largest and most urgent public health emergencies of our time.  Our purpose is to bring science-based, life-transforming treatments to patients.  We strive to help eliminate the stigma of addiction.  We take our role as a responsible steward extremely seriously and commit ourselves to cultivating our unique culture and highest standards of integrity.

We are driving forward our understanding of addiction and other serious mental health illnesses to create new science that will help pave the way for an even deeper understanding of patient needs and treatment innovation.  We engage at all levels across the addiction treatment spectrum, interacting with governments, key opinion leaders, physicians, payers, patients, and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness and educate about addiction as a chronic, relapsing disease.

Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.

POSITION SUMMARY:   

Indivior is seeking a 2nd year student studying a Finance/Accountancy/Business or similar discipline. The individual will be looking to gain financial accounting experience in a placement year. 

In this position you will support the Assistant Financial Controller with the monthly accounting for Indivior UK & Indivior EU legal entities (including compliance with SOX controls).  

The role has responsibility for the financial information within these entities which includes the EUCAN commercial region, with strict deadlines to Indivior Global HQ in USA to be met.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

The role encompasses several key responsibilities, including but not limited to: 

• Monthly inventory reconciliations in line with company deadlines. Support in resolving any variances that arise on a timely basis. 

• Monthly posting of sales transactions within the ERP system. 

• Analysing travel expense data and posting journal entries within the ERP system. 

• Weekly stock analysis for monitoring of stock levels. 

• To maintain accurate, relevant, and timely monthly financial close processes in accordance with both relevant financial reporting criteria (IFRS/FRS102/US GAAP) and required internal controls frameworks (SOX). 

• Support all UK external and internal audits and UK statutory reporting requirements. 

• Preparation of control documentation for month end activity as required. 

• Ad-hoc project work as required by the Associate Director of Controlling – EUCAN, or Financial Director – EUCAN. 

• Build and maintain effective relationships within the company at local and international levels to gain support and exchange of essential business information. 

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  
Education:  

• 2nd year student studying a Finance/Accountancy/Business or similar discipline. 

Experience:  

• Any accounting experience would be beneficial. 

TRAVEL:  

• Travel within the UK (Slough) and Europe may be required. 

COMPETENCIES/CONDUCT:   

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the employee will demonstrate:  

• Effective communication skills. 

• The ability to work to tight deadlines. 

• Self-motivated and highly flexible individual who can manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 

• Strong focus on detail and accuracy with the ability to take on full ownership of assigned work. 

• Focus on results, demonstrating both curiosity and innovation to analyse and solve problems 

• The business language is English, therefore fluency in English is essential.  

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

Indivior’s guiding principles are the foundation for each employee’s success and growth. Each employee is expected to demonstrate understanding and adherence to our guiding principles in their everyday performance.

COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS:

Indivior is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees are committed to compliance and feel comfortable raising concerns about potential violations of policies or unethical behaviour. As part of your responsibilities, you are expected to:

Employee Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity.
• Risk IQ: Know what policies apply to your role and function and adhere to them.
• Speak Up: If you see something, say something.

Manager Obligations:

• Always act with honesty and integrity
• Reinforce risk awareness with your team, with accountability and oversight for ongoing review and mitigation.
• Model and reinforce a Speak Up culture on your team.

The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are considered essential but are not limited to only those outlined.  The employee may perform other functions that may be assigned.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled