Finance Assistant

pib Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in the UK seeks a Finance Administrator to provide crucial administrative support in financial operations, including BACS payments, credit control, and reconciliation tasks. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and attention to detail, with experience in finance administration preferred. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working and holiday options

Pension and enhanced parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in finance administration or credit control is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply BACS payments on a daily basis.
• Manage the Credit Control function and liaise with brokers.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong planning and organizational abilities

Analytical approach to problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office, including Excel

Job description

Overview

Finance Administrator and Credit Control professional at Q Underwriting, providing essential administrative support to the finance aspects of specified brands and functions. Responsibilities include cash postings, reconciliation, credit control, insurer reporting and ad hoc duties. Reports to a team lead and plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the company.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Gloucester, offering a standard 35-hour workweek.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply BACS payments received on a daily basis
• Manage and take ownership of the Credit Control function for specified brands including the running of aged debt and liaising with business leads/brokers
• Process refunds, insurer payments and ad hoc payments, ensuring correct authorisation before processing for specified brands and products
• Query resolution with brokers
• Manage specified finance email inbox, adhering to an SLA of 3 days from receipt
• Regularly update the finance system with information as required on a daily/weekly basis
• Perform reconciliation of accounts, both system and insurer
• Bank reconciliations
• Undertake ad hoc duties, including additional credit control, manual invoicing, manual receipts
• Cash sweeps
• Insurer bordereau generation

Experience

• Essential: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience using MS Office, including Excel
• Desirable: Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, and credit control

Skills & Attributes

• Effective and positive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Excellent investigative skills leading to effective resolutions
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Proactive approach to handling queries and providing timely solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience
• Positive response to change and ability to work well under pressure
• Analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

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