Job Description

Job Role: Finance Assistant (part-time) Location: Remote UK About Ito World Ito World solves transportation challenges across the globe for millions of travellers every day. Our mission is to enable shared and sustainable transit for all. The team at Ito World are passionate about reducing pollution and congestion in urban environments globally.
We deliver data and software solutions that transform transit networks and passenger experience through unique, world-class data services and analytics. We work with large journey planners/MaaS companies such as Google and Apple, along with Governments, Transport Authorities and Operators, around the world.
Scope of the role We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to take on the position of Finance Assistant to work within a small and friendly team. It is a part-time role, covering three days a week (Wed-Fri). The main scope of the position is to assist in the day-to-day running of the department. As an SME, Ito World can offer the candidate a wide range of finance related tasks and interesting ad-hoc projects, including:

• Monitoring of Accounts Inbox
• Processing Expenses
• Chasing Debtors
• Raising sales invoices and submitting to client portals where required
• Administrator for supplier portals and online banking
• Inputting into Sage Accounting & Auto Entry - supplier invoice processing
• Monitoring the supplier invoice approvals process
• Supplier renewals \xe2\x80\x93 keeping track, along with the negotiation of new contracts
• Payment of supplier invoices, payroll and expenses on online banking
• Preparing payroll for closing
• Year-end administration and reporting
• Joiner/Leaver/Staff Movements admin, holiday & meetings
• Responding to staff queries
• Working with wider teams \xe2\x80\x93 ad-hoc requests, approvals and payroll changes

The successful candidate will be working closely with the Finance Officer to ensure all jobs are completed, and between them, enable 5-day finance administrative support to the Finance Director and wider departments. As the post-holder\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge expands, then more in-depth training and responsibilities will follow, allowing the post-holder to progress.
What you need to have:

• Self-motivation
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn
• To enjoy working with others within a team
• A friendly and approachable attitude
• The ability to communicate at all levels

What it takes:

• Previous experience of working in a similar Finance related role
• Microsoft Office Suite \xe2\x80\x93 Intermediate level
• Educated to A-level or equivalent standard
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or 4
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to establish and maintain a confidential and sensitive relationship with customers
• Have the confidence to deal with people both in person and over the telephone
• Be a good team player, but also able to use own initiative and work independently

Location Although we are a remote first company and this role is fully remote, our preferred candidate will be able to commute to central London on occasion.
What we offer

• 25 days + bank holidays (pro-rated)
• Employee pension (additional enhancement after 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 service).
• Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
• Flexible Public Holidays - option to swap up to 5 UK public holidays
• New parents take a day off to celebrate your child\xe2\x80\x99s first birthday
• Enhanced Maternity leave: 3 months full pay, then SMP
• Enhanced Paternity leave: 8 weeks full pay
• Access to Legal & General \xe2\x80\x98Be Well\xe2\x80\x99 Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully remote working
• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary paid out on death in service.

Professional Development
Professional development is important to us. We understand that access to training and education in the workplace improves prospects for promotion and can shape career paths. We will take the time to work with you and encourage you to take ownership of your personal development.
Our Values Our values are based on trust and employee empowerment, we employ talented people who strive to achieve the best for ITO World every day:
Customer First

• Customer needs at the heart of everything we do.
• We are committed to being a trusted advisor to customers.
• We live up to the commitments we make to customers.

Innovative Solutions

• Serving customers by combining our transit knowledge and capabilities to deliver leading edge solutions.
• Leading the market with solutions to complex transit data challenges.

Empowering People

• We feel empowered to deliver Ito\xe2\x80\x99s strategy & mission.
• Our teams are accountable & take ownership.
• We take initiative & pro-actively seek to resolve problems.

One Team

• We work together & put egos aside.
• We collaborative cross-functional & help our colleagues when they need it.
• We share information to ensure alignment.
• We encourage a diverse & equal environment for all.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion at Ito World At Ito World we celebrate diverse perspectives, believing they make a more productive company. We strongly encourage applications from all groups and are committed to equality and inclusivity in our hiring processes and company culture.