Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting financial operations. You will manage ledgers, perform bank reconciliations, and contribute to the month-end processes. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. If you're looking for a position that values your contributions and offers flexible working arrangements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or similar accounting qualification required.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and purchase ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Support the finance team with month-end processes.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and governance.

Skills

AAT qualified

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Proactive self-starter

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

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We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Join the Portsmouth Water Finance team as a Finance Assistant and play a key role in supporting the accounts payable and receivable functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring seamless financial operations, accurately recording transactions in the company finance system, and maintaining efficient, timely processes. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide exceptional service to both internal teams and external clients, contributing to the overall success of our finance department.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Help maintain customer and purchase ledgers and associated control accounts
• Manage the end-to-end daily bank reconciliations process, ensuring that all transactions are reconciled daily
• Manage Daily Cash Transactions in conjunction with the bank reconciliation process improvements where required.
• Allocate financial transactions and invoices appropriately
• Develop and operate the credit control process, with appropriate KPIs
• Manage and document end-to-end 'Open Water' process
• Support the wider finance team with the month end process
• Support the financial accounting and controls manager with statutory audit queries where required
• Post journal entries as required
• Complete and/or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Support junior team members with their training and development needs
• Ensure relevant controls and governance are adhered to and identify any associated risks

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• AAT qualified or similar accounting qualification and/or relevant experience
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-growing environment
• Capable of understanding potentially complex financial transactions
• An analytical person with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, ensuring issues and risks are raised promptly
• Organised and able to take ownership of tasks
• A proactive self-starter, able to work under own initiative
• Good overall IT proficiency (Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Proficient in operating multiple accounting software and/or systems is desirable
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification is desirable
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are preferred
• Prior experience with process mapping and improvements is desirable

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs at interview.

We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please note, the company has a responsibility to ensure all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to high application volume, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Holidays Made Better: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, to relax and recharge.
• A Pension That Works for You: Secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15%.
• Performance Pays Off: Earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your salary, linked to company performance.
• Family Comes First: Benefit from enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
• Peace of Mind, Always: Our life assurance scheme provides a 4x salary lump sum benefit.
• Support When You Need It: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, 24/7.
• PW Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits at thousands of retailers.