Salary - £(phone number removed)
Hours: 8:00 - 16:30 | 8:00 - 17:00 during peak times
Based in Chelmsford
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 leaveTo explore this role, please send CVs in the first instance