Working closely with the Finance Manager and Associate Management Accountant, the Finance Assistant will perform daily financial reporting related processes, primarily looking after the day-to-day accounts payable processes of the Bank.
Key responsibilities
* Process purchasing invoices via the Bank’s automated invoice solution ensuring prompt and accurate payment in line with internal controls and payment terms.
* Handling company expenses and corporate credit card claims, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
* Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies
* Complete weekly supplier account reconciliations liaising with vendors to resolve queries and ensure accounts are up to date.
* Manage preparing and executing BACS run by ensuring timely and accurate payment of all invoices
* Carry out weekly accounts’ payable analysis, escalating overdue items as needed
* To assist in the various reporting around the month-end and quarter-end.
* Support the Finance Team and wider business with ad hoc financial analysis, data entry, and investigatory requests, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with audit and compliance standards.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency or accuracy.
* Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this role, for which the role holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
Skills required
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at an intermediate level (e.g., able to use formulas, pivot tables, and formatting tools effectively). .
* Able to work in an organised manner meeting deadlines consistently.
* ‘Client’ and ‘service’ orientated approach with a commitment to internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
* Able to demonstrate good organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Very good all round communication skills and comfortable dealing with employees at all levels.
* Proactive in responding to information requests from Finance and other teams.
* Inquisitive and capable of working effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
* A recognised university degree or any equivalent qualification/experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
About us
Founded in 2007, we are a challenger bank that operates in accordance with Shariah principles, with offices in London, Milton Keynes and Birmingham Wilmslow. We offer personal and corporate savings products and finance for UK residential property, in addition to sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments.
We offer a highly attractive reward package; the typical benefits include:
* 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
* Pension plan
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection
* Life assurance
* Employee referral bonus
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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