Junior Finance Officer

NSSL Holding Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company in Hertford is seeking a full-time Junior Finance Officer to support finance administrative duties. The role includes bookkeeping via Xero, payroll processing, and handling payments. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar financial role and a caring nature to support 24-hour services. The position offers a company pension, 28 days of annual leave, and a friendly working environment.

Benefits

Company Pension with NEST

28 days annual leave including birthday off

Company wellbeing programme

Fun company events and days out

Casual dress

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar financial role.
• Willingness to learn and strong knowledge in finance.
• Ability to manage phone calls and emails while multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping via Xero software.
• Process monthly payrolls using BrightPay for 4 companies.
• Chase outstanding payments and keep track of incoming/outgoing payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping via Xero software

Payroll processing

Understanding of GDPR

Multitasking and workload management

Kind and caring nature

Education

Minimum Level 1 in accountancy or bookkeeping

Tools

Xero software

BrightPay software

Job description

Overview

About the position. Our Head Office based in Hertford, is now recruiting for a full time experienced Junior Finance Officer to join our bubbly team to support them with their finance administrative duties. The company is rapidly growing and expanding as we open more 24 hour supported living services around London and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping via Xero software
• Process monthly payrolls using BrightPay for 4 companies
• Process HMRC and Nest payments
• Invoicing councils for care fees
• Intercompany invoicing between sister companies
• Keeping track on payments coming in and going out (process remittances and update Monday Board and Client Index)
• Chasing outstanding payments
• Keeping all paperwork, files and computer organised
• Carry out tasks asked by the Finance Manager / Director
• Support Site managers with HB and DHP applications

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar financial role
• Minimum Level 1 in accountancy and/or bookkeeping, with the possibility of progressing to a higher level after a successful 3 month probation
• Understanding of Xero accountancy software
• Willingness to learn and a strong level of knowledge in finance and working within a busy Head Office environment
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature due to the 24 hour supported living operations
• Good understanding of GDPR and handling of sensitive information daily
• Ability to manage own workload, multitask, handle phone calls and emails, and meet weekly and monthly deadlines; keep Directors up to date with any issues or disputes

Additional Information

As every company is different, training will be provided for this position so you have an understanding of each company, how it runs and what is expected daily. It is important that you have experience in a similar role dealing with enquiries and finance duties.

Benefits

• Company Pension with NEST
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays + birthday off)
• Company wellbeing programme with Bupa for telephone counselling and online support
• Fun company events & days out
• Casual dress
• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

A Place I belong. NSSL Group aims to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer where all colleagues feel they belong. NSSL Group Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer