Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Ely, Cambridge
Type: Temp-to-perm opportunity for the suitable candidate
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid.
Salary: 25,000 - 35,000

SUMMARY

To provide essential support to the Finance Department by managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The nature of the role is such that there will be a requirement to work across the functional boundaries with the Finance Department, but the following gives a flavour of the types of duties the successful candidate would be expected to undertake:

Accounts:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including sales, purchases, and expenses. This involves recording transactions in accounting software and ensuring all entries are correct. Process purchase invoices, verify their accuracy, and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved. Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial reporting. Provide financial reports and analysis as requested by the finance team or management. Support Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions.

Compliance:

Assisting with audit preparation. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Covering for other members of the Finance Department during absences. Assisting other members of the Finance Department as required.

KEY MEASUREMENTS

Processing time of invoices received. Cross-departmental issue resolution. Supplier query resolution time.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some experience as an Accounts Assistant or relevant role. Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain accurate records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing financial transactions and preparing reports.

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

Working hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch, unpaid. Bonus Scheme in place. Initially 25 Days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays rising to 28 after 5 years service. Excellent training & development opportunities within a growing organisation. Life insurance. BUPA health assessment. Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing support for you and your family. Volunteering leave policy (2 days/15 hours per year). 10% TradePoint (B&Q) discount. Company social events. Free flu vaccines each winter. Free parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Store discount Transport links
Work Location: In person