Finance and Operations Assistant

Protea USA, Inc.; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Finance and Operations Assistant to enhance their dynamic finance team. This exciting role offers the chance to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy in data entry while managing accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, utilizing tools like Mintsoft and Xero to streamline processes. If you're passionate about finance and eager to grow your skills in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting, especially in financial services.
• Proficiency with accounting software and strong data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processes and manage accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with external accountants and internal teams.

Skills

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Mintsoft

Xero

Sage

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will support financial operations, ensure accuracy in data entry, and assist with various accounting tasks. This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their skills in financial services while contributing to the overall efficiency of our organization.

Responsibilities

1. Reporting to: FD/Head of Finance
2. Collaborating with external accountants and internal operations teams
3. Supporting accounts payable processes, including verification of purchase invoices
4. Raising purchase orders and making purchases for internal teams as per authorization matrix
5. Managing accounts receivable by raising customer invoices, liaising with operations to identify additional billable services, and investigating high invoice amounts
6. Utilizing systems like Mintsoft (warehouse management system) and Xero
7. Responding to invoice queries and resolving issues in collaboration with operations and customers
8. Managing the Accounts inbox, responding to customer and internal emails
9. Supporting reporting activities, including weekly KPI and profitability reports
10. Assisting external accountants and internal teams with ad hoc queries

Qualifications

1. Previous experience in a finance or accounting role preferred, especially within financial services
2. Proficiency with accounting software such as Mintsoft, Sage, or similar platforms
3. Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
4. Familiarity with accounts payable processes is desirable
5. Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective liaising across departments
7. A proactive problem-solver willing to learn new systems and processes

If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a thriving team environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Finance Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Operations Consulting