We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, friendly and supportive Finance Assistant to join our Finance team in Syston.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounts payable processing - accurately process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding to the ledger and timely payment
- Supplier reconciliations – perform regular reconciliations of supplier accounts to ensure all tranactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly
- Bank reconciliations – perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Petty cash reconciliations – manage and reconcile petty cash transactions and submissions by operational teams to ensure the correct documentation is provided and company policies are followed
- Query resolution – address and resolve invoice queries raised by suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Reporting – support the management accountant in the preparation of monthly reporting and analysis
- Support – provide support to the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in processing financial transactions is essential
- Strong verbal and written communication, confident dealing with phone calls
- A customer service mindset in dealing with both internal and external stakeholders
- IT proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
- Exposure to accounting software e.g. Intacct is advantageous
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger finance assistant role is desirable
- Team player, can do attitude, proactive with a willingness to learn
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- On occasion, be required to travel to other offices to attend training or meetings.
- Be expected to work within the provisions of the Data Protection Act, observing strict confidentiality in relation to all aspects of work undertaken.
- Be aware of and work within the Company’s health and safety policies, relating to the working environment and building security, reporting any issues promptly to their immediate Line Manager.
- Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training as provided internally by the company or externally subject to company approval and as agreed with your Line Manager.
The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties, deemed appropriate by their Line Manager.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.