Salary; up to £29,500 depending on experience
Hours: 8:00 - 16:30 | 8:00 - 18:00 during peak times at month end
Based in Chelmsford - you must be a car driver
Hybrid working
Finance /Accounts Administrator
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Chelmsford based financial service company, who provide global business services. Working within the corporate support team you will be providing back-office support of CFO functions within the EMEA region.
Main duties
* Completion of scheduled processes in line with specified deadlines, including monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts closure processes
* Completion of daily and weekly administrative reporting and processing-based tasks
* Daily monitoring of department shared mailboxes, ensuring delegation, communication and completion of requests and queries within the company's Service Level Agreement guidelines
* Contribution to, or at manager's discretion, leadership of department-based projects
* Review of processes and proposals for improvement solutions, to create efficiencies or leverage the use of technology
* Regular maintenance of standard operating procedures
* Build and maintain positive working relationships with shareholders and LPC colleagues
* Any other reasonable request
The role holder will be capable and willing in
* Communicating effectively to line manager, other team members, shareholders and other Departments
* Autonomously managing own personal workload and taking on responsibilities within the department
* Assisting the line manager with the planning and distribution of work within the team
* Ownership of performance and accuracy of work
* Showing flexibility while working under pressure towards multiple deadlines
* Undertaking training to improve knowledge and skills in line with the role
* Use initiative to identify issues and implement solutions
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Accounting qualification (full or part) with a minimum requirement of AAT level 3 or equivalent
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
* Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a financial administration role preferred.
* Experience in the use of SAP or Sage accounting software desirable
* Experience in the use of Power BI advantageous but not essential
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Problem Solving - methodical, logical and objective
* Organisation & Time Management
* Strong Verbal and Written Communication
* Attention to Detail
* Team Player
* Pro-active and Self-motivated
* Continuous Improvement Mindset
Superb Benefits
Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
Dental Insurance
Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
Snacks and fruit and Hot and cold drinks available in the office
3 months full pay maternity leave
2 weeks full pay parental leave
To explore this role, please send CVs in the first instance