Finance Assistant

hireful; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm based in Gloucester is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide essential support in financial operations. The role includes processing BACS payments, managing Credit Control, and performing reconciliation. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in Maths and English, along with experience in finance administration. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including flexible working options and learning opportunities.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Essential Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience using MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Desirable experience in finance administration and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Process BACS payments received daily.
• Manage Credit Control function for specified brands.
• Process refunds and insurer payments with correct authorisation.
• Manage finance email inbox, adhering to an SLA of 3 days.
• Perform reconciliation of accounts.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong planning and organisational abilities

Analytical problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to build relationships

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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