Unmind is the leading workplace wellbeing platform, on a mission to create mentally healthy workplaces where employees can flourish.
Grounded in science and built for enterprise, we drive people-first performance at some of the world’s biggest brands, including Uber, Major League Baseball, NHS, Disney, Standard Chartered, Mediacom and British Airways.
Our services support the whole organisation with data-driven performance insights for leaders, training for managers, wellbeing tools for all employees, as well as access to a global network of accredited mental health practitioners.
Our internal standards are as high as those of our clients. We’re an ambitious VC backed software business on the exhilarating 10-100M phase of our growth journey. Change is constant here - it’s hard and rewarding work and we’re determined to be our very best case study along the way.
Unmind believe high performance will hinge on the powerful harmony between our relentless drive for results and creating an environment that elevates our people's wellbeing. This wouldn’t be possible without a dedication to our core values:
* Be Human
* Grow Your Mind
* Innovate at Speed
* Inspire & Impact
To learn more about our values, what to expect when applying, interviewing, and working at Unmind, and to find answers to common questions, visit our FAQ page here.
Our DEI commitment
We strive to build a workplace that celebrates our differences, where every Unminder feels included, equal, seen and heard. This is true regardless of your age, race, gender identity, religion or belief, marital or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, or sexual orientation.
We’re proud of our culture, but not smug. So if there’s anything we can do to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know when you apply, or email talent@unmind.com.
The Role – Finance Assistant
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to join us as our new Finance Assistant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll be supporting the whole business in managing daily financial activities. We’re looking for someone who can think creatively, is responsible and thorough, and who aligns with our values. You’ll receive coaching from an all-star finance team, build an understanding of the importance of an embedded and lean finance function, and grow with us on our journey as we scale. This role is a full time position with full study support provided.
In this role, you’ll get to:
* Manage accounts payable ensuring precise and timely handling of supplier, practitioner and employee expenses aligning with financial policies and procedures.
* Maintain the finance inbox and ticketing systems to ensure suppliers, clients and the practitioner network receive timely responses to queries.
* Collaborate with our commercial team to ensure we collect revenue timely and accurately. Support credit control efforts by following up on outstanding customer payments and maintaining accurate debtor records.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function streamlining systems and tools around expenses, bank reconciliations, payments runs and collections.
* Carry out regular bank reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting by providing accurate accounts payable inputs.
* Assist the Management Accountant on month-end and year-end processes including management accounts and statutory audit.
* Provide support for compliance/ tax obligations such as IR35 checks, VAT, GST and other sales taxes.
Skills And Experience
We firmly believe that no one is the finished article and that there should be learning in every role you do. However, some experience in the following is important for this position:
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Exhibit strong self-management skills in handling workload and tasks.
* Enthusiasm for taking on new responsibilities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Embrace a collaborative approach and value teamwork.
* Competent in working with Excel and ideally Google Sheets, and of finance stack software (Xero, Payhawk).
Other skills and experience would be a plus:
* Studying for a tax or accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT).
* Experience in a small business as a Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role.
* Basic understanding of accounting and tax principles (e.g. PAYE, VAT, NIC).
* Recording receipts and payments, including credit control.
* Experience of liaising with external stakeholders (i.e. customers and suppliers).
Benefits
At Unmind we believe in having a whole person approach and we hope that our benefits enhance the lives of Unminders, helping them be happy, healthy and fulfilled. You can see the full list of our benefits on our careers page, but they include:Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
* Unmind Equity scheme
* Generous gender neutral parental leave
* 25 days annual leave plus your birthday day off and 2 celebration days
* Revive and Thrive Days: the second Friday of every month is a company day off
* Flexible working, including flexible use of Public Holidays and 3pm finishes on Fridays June-August
* Hybrid working from dog-friendly Central London office (1 team day a week)
* Annual learning budget with 2 days learning leave
* Monthly Subscription to WellHub, our fitness and wellbeing partner
* Financial wellbeing support via Bippit
* Access to the Unmind platform, including Talk - book free, weekly sessions with a therapist or coach
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