Rutherford Cross are delighted to be working with Kelso Pharma to appoint an Accounts & Office Assistant. Kelso Pharma operates a hybrid working model, with a regular week being up to 2 days in the office, with the occasional trip to Edinburgh to meet with senior executives.

As a result of the recent acquisition and the ambitious growth plans to develop the group into a pan-European specialty healthcare business, the demands on the back-office functions are increasing. The business now requires a greater level of finance and administrative support and an individual who can show great flexibility and a willingness to be a genuine team player to assist the business in achieving its goals. The role is broadly split 50:50 between financial and administrative tasks and reports into the Glasgow-based Finance Manager.

Kelso Pharma’s vision is to bring innovative, value-added, specialty medicines to the European healthcare markets. These medicines provide meaningful benefits to patients and create added value for healthcare stakeholders. Kelso Pharma is built upon a blend of company & product acquisitions, partnerships and organic growth, both in the UK and in Europe. The company is backed by Apposite Capital LLP, a private equity firm specialising in investing in SME businesses in healthcare.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Entering purchase invoices into Sage via paperless software
• Processing monthly expense claims for UK employees
• Assisting with day-to-day accounting transactions
• Arranging internal and external meeting bookings e.g., refreshments, diary management
• Arranging all aspects of travel management, including travel and accommodation arrangements for senior executives
• Taking ownership of document filing on SharePoint

The key candidate requirements for the position include:

• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Well-presented and helpful manner
• Possess first-rate communication abilities
• Have experience in a similar role
• Strong administration skills
• Willing to take on several office roles and act as a team player

For more information on remuneration, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross - [email protected].