JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Ely, Cambridge
Type: Temp-to-perm opportunity for the suitable candidate
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
SUMMARY
To provide essential support to the Finance Department by managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance Department, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:
Accounts:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including sales, purchases, and expenses. This involves recording transactions in accounting software and ensuring all entries are correct.
• Process purchase invoices, verify their accuracy, and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Provide financial reports and analysis as requested by the finance team or management.
• Support Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions.
Compliance:
• Assisting with audit preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Covering for other members of the Finance Department during absences.
• Assisting other members of the Finance Department as required.
KEY MEASUREMENTS
• Processing time of invoices received.
• Cross-departmental issue resolution.
• Supplier query resolution time.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Some experience as an Accounts Assistant or relevant role.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain accurate records.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and preparing reports.
IN RETURN WE OFFER:
• Working hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
• Bonus Scheme in place.
• Initially 25 Days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays rising to 28 after 5 years service.
• Excellent training & development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Life insurance.
• BUPA health assessment.
• Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Volunteering leave policy (2 days/15 hours per year).
• 10% TradePoint (B&Q) discount.
• Company social events.
• Free flu vaccines each winter.
• Free parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
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