Due to the growth of the business, we’re expanding our team! Join our finance department as a Group Finance Assistant, supporting the wider finance function.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
To work independently and as part of a team in a busy finance department and to maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Playing a key role within the finance function for the housebuilding and property entities within the Group.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Banking
* Posting and allocation of cash receipts/payments from the bank statement to the cashbook for the housebuilding accounts, on a daily basis, and associated journals.
* Posting house sales journals that match to completion statements
* Bank reconciliations on a daily and monthly basis, for the housebuilding accounts.
* Weekly BACS payment runs
* Ad-hoc payments from all bank accounts.
* Assist with other treasury responsibilities, including petty cash
* Deal with the processing and payment of expenses and credit cards
Purchase and Sales Ledger
* Processing of purchase invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and chasing any queries with the relevant parties in a timely manner
* Raising of both sundry and contract sales invoices within the COINS system
* Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
* Credit control and chasing all outstanding balances when they become due
* Month-end and financial year-end procedures including reconciliations
Other
* Processing of CIS sub-contractor certificates, with appropriate tax deductions
* Key user of the COINS system supporting the ongoing implementation. This will include cross training of other team members, transfer and reconciliation of data between systems and system maintenance.
* Manage the accounts emails and post as required
* Production of P11D information as required
* Maintain staff purchases as required
* Development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
* Deal with adhoc queries and requests
KEY CONTACTS:
This role reports directly to the Group Financial Accountant and also works closely with other members of the finance team.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This role is based at the Banks Group head office in Meadowfield.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL:
* Previous experience in a finance assistant role, preference with experience in housebuilding business
* Previous treasury experience
* To be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Previous experience with COINS
* Proficient in Excel
DESIRABLE:
* To be conversant with other software packages used by the Accounts Team - Access Focal point and Access Dimensions
PERSONAL QUALITIES/COMPETENCIES:
* Customer orientation, integrity and the ability to lead through influence.
* Customer champion - good listener, consistently delivers on their commitments and promises, and knows when to accept and when to challenge.
* Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
* Good judgement, showing logical decision making, and a hands-on approach.
* Logical planning ability. Ability to concentrate on different tasks at the same time.
* Ability to work with minimum or no supervision.
* Ability to role model actions and behaviours consistent with the company values.
* First class communication skills with the ability to liaise with senior management and both internal and external customers.
* Confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic challenging environment.
* A good team player capable of delivering excellent results under pressure and to strict deadlines.
* A positive ‘can do’ enthusiastic attitude.
* Professional approach.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
* Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary with an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
* Generous Leave: Benefit from generous annual leave plus public holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan.
* Parental Leave: Access enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your growing family.
* Wellbeing Support: Utilise our Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing discounts, and the support of qualified health advocates and Mental Health First Aiders.
* Sustainable Initiatives: Participate in our Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, and enjoy discounts through our e-voucher program with major retailers.
* Financial Security: Benefit from generous life assurance coverage for peace of mind.
HOW TO APPLY:
APPLY TODAY by submitting your CV and covering letter detailing your relevant experience to: humanresources.applications@banksgroup.co.uk