[ref. z03103204] Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to support the team with the critical administration tasks that underpin the processes within the team. The successful candidate will need to be able to work autonomously taking full responsibility for all tasks.We are recruiting due to replacement and your core team will consist of the Finance Manager & the Ass. Finance Manager.
Key responsibilities- Information gathering for team, management, and senior management on a regular basis.
- Regular use of Excel for analysis, reconciliation of data and data entry
- Creating, sending and following up on invoices
- Paying invoices
- Monitoring client fee payments via direct debit
- Clearing aged debtors
- Resolving account discrepancies
- Updating accountancy software (xero) and pulling regular reports
- Processing employee/adviser business expenses
- Assist in month end reporting process and reconciliations
- Auditing payments received from SJP for client plans put in place
- Liaising with SJP regarding movement of client plans, tracking movement to completion and providing regular updates to necessary parties
The candidate:
- Experience with using Xero or a similar accounting software
- A strong background in reconciliation
- An ability to be discreet and treat work with the utmost discretion
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience with accounts payable and receivable
- Comfortable with high workloads at certain periods of the year and happy to get stuck in.
- Previous administrative experience within a finance role, preferably in an office environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Confident in communicating and interacting with a variety of stakeholders; internal and external
- Ability to work autonomously
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 24/7 GP App
- Cycle & Tech & Home Schemes
- Company-issued Tech
- Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 working from home)
- Enhanced Pension after the qualifying period
- PMI with Vitality after a qualifying period
- Cash plan with BUPA after the qualifying period
- Ad-hoc incentives
- Birthday Lie in
- SJP ISA
- Perkbox & EAP
- Wagestream
- Charity Volunteer Day
- Family Friendly Benefits
- Gym and active discounts
- Workplace Mental Health Support Platform - Talklife Workplace
Because of the changing nature of our business, your job description will inevitably change. From time to time, you will be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.
Applying for this role confirms that you have the right to work in the UK, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship options
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let a member of staff know.
Please note, FLM will conduct a standard Financial Background, Identity & Criminal Background (DBS) checks on any candidate who is offered a role within the company.
You may also have experience in the following: Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Assistant, AAT, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Officer, Finance, Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper, Invoicing, Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, etc.
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