What are we looking for?
This role will either suit a graduate or school leaver with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy, working for a thriving SME where you will learn about how a business runs and operates and the core financial activities that support that. We are happy to support further study in either AAT or ACCA and this can be discussed at interview stage.
What will my core responsibilities be?
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Assist with day-to-day financial transactions and record-keeping.
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Process invoices and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
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Assist with the month end process, reconciling accounts, producing reports and financial statements.
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Contribute to financial process improvement initiatives, testing new automation workflows and provide feedback and suggestions for further improvements.
- Attend monthly meetings with the whole finance team to share ideas and best practice around core activities.
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Communicate with Account Managers to resolve queries and approve invoices for payment.
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Liaise with suppliers, requesting copy statements and analyse the data to identity discrepancies.
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Set up and onboard new suppliers ensuring all the correct information is gathered and approval agreed with the FD.
What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?
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Well developed time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
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High level of numerical ability and a genuine interest in an Accountancy career.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Outlook, and confidence to learn new systems
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Good attention to detail and a highly organised approach to workload management.
- A professional communication style, both written and verbal.
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A collaborative approach to contribute to team success.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
