Job Description

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, dedicated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Finance Assistant, playing a key role in the financial administration of the company. You will be responsible for day to day financial processing, as well as undertaking general financial administration tasks under the guidance of the Finance Manager.

We are a well-regarded, close-knit team, of talented subject matter experts, renowned for our ability to deliver. Our ethos is focused on customer satisfaction, equity, teamwork, support and development, and engendering a healthy home/work life balance.

The role is on-site at the SQEP offices at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, with flexibility to work up to two days per week from home. The role is a full-time position, however we would be open to apart-time arrangement for the right applicant.

Responsibilities

Check, process and record all payments, administer invoices and expenses claims received

Reconcile transactions on computer and bank statements and ensure that all accounts balance

Liaise with and review budgets and expenditure as necessary and prepare monthly reports and other data as required

Maintain proper records for all the above on SAGE and file all relevant paperwork

Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice

Think creatively and show initiative

Nice-to-Have

AAT Qualified or equivalent

Previous experience in a financial role

High proficiency in working with SAGE (ideally SAGE 50)

Personal Attributes

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in liaising with external organisations

Ability to use databases, including spreadsheets

High proficiency in working with SAGE

Accuracy in reporting detailed financial information

Proficiency in working with Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload, manage competing tasks and meet deadlines

Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience.

Highly proficient with accounts payable processes and systems.

Proficiency in working with Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices.

Experience of working with SAGE is desirable but not essential.

A DBS and Security Clearance check will be required for this role.

What We Offer You

Excellent salary

Annual profit related bonus

Pension contributions

Death in Service

30 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays per year

Private medical and dental insurance

Death in service

Support to professional registration and payment of fees

IT and phone to support remote-working

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on a brand new vehicles

Flexible working

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to attracting and developing the best talent available regardless of race, gender or any other protected characteristic and creating an inclusive place to work.

SQEP Ltd really do live our company values, we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we consider for interview all UK military veterans, reservists and their families. Within the context of Reserves and military family's employees, flexible support to mobilisations and training/ deployment, injury or during bereavement is also available and, also, additional leave allowance where applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person