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