Finance & Accounting Associate - United Kingdom - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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Vertex Graduate Finance Programme

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, MA, Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Vertex is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated candidate to join our Finance Graduate Programme based at our International HQ based at Paddington, London for an immediate start.

Applicants should have recently completed a relevant degree qualification and ideally have a strong interest in a Finance role in the pharmaceutical industry.

During our Finance Graduate Programme you will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry.

Graduates can expect to be challenged by their work, connect with other students, and feel valued by the Vertex community.

Graduates will benefit from rotations between Finance & Accounting teams to experience the breadth of the function. They will also be expected to study towards a fully-funded professional (CIMA) qualification.
Recently completed a relevant university qualification in accounting or a related field
Be willing to study towards professional industry (CIMA) qualification
Good analytical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data
Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues (within or outside of finance)
Must be able to work well with senior leaders, peers and junior team members
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at
Help Us Achieve Our Mission

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases.

Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .

Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London.

Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths.