AP Accounts Assistant

Nexfeld; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus scheme

Healthcare Cash Back Scheme

Private pension scheme

Group Income Protection and Group Life

Flexible working

Onboarding programme and mentoring

Job summary

Nexfeld Group in Chippenham, United Kingdom, is seeking a Finance Assistant with accounts payable experience to join a hybrid finance team. You will input supplier invoices, process payments, run month-end tasks, and assist with forecasting and reporting.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week, flexible working arrangements, and an opportunity to grow within a large group. You will work closely with the finance team, support monthly and year-end reporting, and contribute to process improvements while

Qualifications

• Working towards the AAT qualification.
• 2+ years' experience in finance with accounts payable exposure.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience with NetSuite is highly desirable.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Input supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Process weekly payment runs.
• Month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliations.
• Support business units with monthly reports.
• Ad hoc duties across the finance team.

Skills

Excel

Analytics

Numeracy

Adaptability

Communication

Education

AAT qualification (in progress)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Summary

Naviquate provides software solutions to the Public Transport Industry. A large number of high-profile UK and international companies including First Group, Arriva and Go Ahead as well as most of the UK Public Transport Authorities such as Transport for London and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, use our systems.

As an employer we are committed to cultivating a friendly and exciting working environment, with huge emphasis on employee engagement.

As the UK arm of a global organisation, we can offer the sense of social community often associated with a small, local business, combined with the expected advantages of working for a far larger employer: great benefits; dedication to identifying talent; and huge investment in staff development.

Naviquate is excited to be part of the Modaxo family. Modaxo's expertise, global bench strength, and singular focus on People Transportation make it a great home for technology companies that share our vision to efficiently move the world’s people" – Bill Delaney, CEO, Modaxo.

Modaxo is a new, dedicated global organization bringing together businesses that collectively focus on advancing new technologies and innovations for people transportation.

Job Description

Key Purpose

Complete ownership of the purchase ledger, processing transactions and performing reconciliations. Control of cash flow including cash forecasting and bank reconciliations.

Your Responsibilities

• Input supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Process weekly payment runs
• Month end reporting
• Calculate and process monthly prepayments, accruals, and journals
• Process bank transactions on a daily basis
• Cash flow forecasting and management of cash movements between Naviquate and it's parent
• Complete month end balance sheet reconciliations ensuring differences are resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor shared team inbox and take ownership for incoming requests for your business area.
• Support other members of the Finance team with ad-hoc duties
• Providing financial support and monthly reports to Business units

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with the business and broaden your finance experience beyond your core responsibilities.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Support other members of the finance team during busy periods and periods of annual leave.
• Get involved in wider company finance activities and projects as required.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end management and financial accounts.
• Carry out ad hoc financial analysis to support management reporting.
• Support the quarterly forecasting process.
• Help develop and improve finance and project systems and processes.
• Take on additional responsibilities as the business grows, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career.

Location and Working pattern

• This is a hybrid role with at least one day per month in our Chippenham office. Occasional travel to other locations as required.
• This is a 37.5-hour working week , with a flexible working arrangement and

What we offer

• Salary of up to £27,500
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
• Private pension scheme
• Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive onboarding programme, with access to experienced colleagues and peers across the wider Modaxo group.
• Mentoring opportunities, subject to eligibility.
• The opportunity to develop your career across the wider Modaxo family of businesses.

What We’re Looking For

• Preferably working towards the AAT qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in finance, with hands-on Accounts Payable (AP) experience
• Good Excel skills including pivot tables, look-up functions and similar.
• Strong organisational abilities, experience of managing and working to tight deadlines and a hands-on approach to finance.
• General knowledge of accounting principles, and technically competent with finance and accounting knowledge and skills.
• Computer literate, with experience in using accounting software (NetSuite experience, highly desirable) and analytical and reporting tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours under pressure to tight timescales, especially during month, quarter and year end close.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to and implement change.
• Good level of numeracy (Accounting/Maths/Statistics)
• Approachable and professional
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Flexible and adaptable - We believe in leading through learning.
• Enjoy working within a supportive, close-knit team that fosters strong relationships and provides a welcoming environment for new colleagues.
• Good sense of humour, with the ability to create and maintain excellent communication between different stakeholders.

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1