Finance Assistant: Reconciliations, Invoicing & Reporting

Vetsure Pet Insurance; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days annual leave

3% pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Buy or sell annual leave

Job summary

Vetsure Pet Insurance in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The role covers a range of day-to-day financial activities across the business, supporting the financial administration of our Pet Insurance, Pet Health Plan and Buying Group services.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, financial reporting, invoicing and payments, while collaborating with internal teams, veterinary practices, suppliers and external partners.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Confident communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive with initiative.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in insurance, veterinary services or Buying Group environment would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for regular financial reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurate and discrepancies are investigated promptly.
• Manage and reconcile financial transactions including direct debit, credit card and other payments.
• Support the financial administration of Pet Insurance and Pet Health Plan activities, including income, claims and payments.
• Prepare accurate monthly and periodic financial reports, including VAT information.
• Support month-end processes and provide financial information and analysis as required.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments and other financial transactions within deadlines.
• Manage preparation of Buying Group reports, including supplier purchases, rebates and payments.
• Maintain accurate supplier, customer, pricing and rebate information and ensure records are up to date.
• Monitor outstanding balances and support debtor management.
• Liaise with suppliers, veterinary practices, insurance partners and other stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Act as a point of contact for routine banking and BACS queries.
• Identify discrepancies, trends and potential financial risks and escalate as needed.
• Assist with improving financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support on projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Initiative

Excel skills

Education

AAT study or finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vetsure Pet Insurance in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The role covers a range of day-to-day financial activities across the business, supporting the financial administration of our Pet Insurance, Pet Health Plan and Buying Group services.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, financial reporting, invoicing and payments, while collaborating with internal teams, veterinary practices, suppliers and external partners.