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Base pay range
£28,000 per annum
Reporting to Finance Officer with oversight by CFO
Job location Hybrid (Ipswich Office min 2 days per week/Home Based)
Employment status Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The DPO Centre is a service business. We look only to recruit proactive, motivated, enthusiastic, customer driven, commercially aware team players, who can clearly demonstrate a passion for what they do and therefore offer an ideal fit with our core values and culture.
To support our continued growth, we require a Finance Assistant to carry out a wide range of tasks within the finance department, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. The role involves working with systems such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Xero, Scoro, and Hubspot.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accounts payable – accurately code and process invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and timely scheduling on payment runs, in line with company policies and controls.
* Accounts receivable – prepare and issue sales invoices in accordance with client contracts, managing multiple billing structures and timelines with precision.
* Support with month and year-end close processes (e.g. journal preparation, accruals, prepayments).
* Respond to and resolve any first line client invoicing or accountant queries
* Conduct ongoing monitoring of the company’s credit control position, ensuring timely and appropriate action and further escalation where necessary.
* Assist with incoming financial tasks from internal and external stakeholders
* Support with year-end audit preparation and provide supporting documentation where necessary
* Coordinate the shared accounts inbox and tirage/respond to any emails
* Contribute to the growth and development of the finance department within the business.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education and experience
* AAT qualification or equivalent.
* A minimum of 18 months’ experience in a finance role
* Actively pursuing a recognised accounting qualification beyond AAT (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
Personal
* Ability to work independently yet also be a strong team player
* Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
* The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, trust and credibility
* Calm, controlled and resilient demeanour
* Open-minded and forward-thinking, with a willingness to embrace emerging technologies
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
In addition to the base pay, we provide a range of fantastic benefits, including:
* Professional Membership and Training Funds
* Remote/Hybrid Working
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
* Working Abroad Scheme
* Maternity and Paternity Leave & Pay
* Bank Holiday Swap Scheme
ABOUT US
The DPO Centre group, operating as part of Axiom GRC, is a multi-national data protection compliance consultancy formed in the UK in 2017.
We have provided outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPOs), privacy consultancy services, and GDPR Representatives to over 1000 organisations globally.
OUR CULTURE
Fundamental to The DPO Centre’s culture is our #OneTeam philosophy: ‘To inspire and develop one remarkable team that delivers the extraordinary’
HOW TO APPLY
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For any queries, please contact us at recruitment@dpocentre.com
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