About
Employer description
Virbac is a global veterinary pharmaceutical company providing solutions to improve animal health in more than 100 countries around the world. Our extensive portfolio of innovative and award-winning products combine quality, effectiveness and convenience for veterinary surgeons, nurses, pet owners and farmers alike. Every day, we are committed to improving quality of life for animals and to shaping the future of animal health.
Main description
Virbac is a global veterinary pharmaceutical company providing solutions to improve animal health in more than 100 countries around the world. The team are looking to recruit for a Finance Assistant Apprentice.
Our Finance Assistant is responsible for providing efficient and effective support to our Finance team.
The role of a Finance Assistant at Virbac is fast-paced and varied with the responsibility to:
Co-ordinate payment authorisations with managers, code and post costs to our ERP system
Maintain daily bank reconciliations with direct debits and payments
Maintain the sales ledger, post receipts, credit control activities, raise sales invoices and prepare customer statements
Maintain the purchase ledger, obtain necessary approvals, code and post purchase ledger invoices
Prepare aged debtor and creditor reports for circulation and follow up other finance and administrative responsibilities such as managing the accounts email inbox, accruals and prepayment maintenance and posting, issuing POs and maintaining the PO register.
Entry requirements
Essential:
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4-9)
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- IT skills
- Initiative
Training to be provided
The learner will be studying the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Things to consider
Thrive working within cross-functional teams and in a fast-paced environment.
Future prospects
Study package could be offered to further accountancy qualifications.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 19/06/2026
Salary
£ 16354 per year
Location
This job is located in Woolpit Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
