Job Description

Job Summary

Finance Assistant

Office Based, EFT Head Office,

Southport.

37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Holidays: 29 days per year paid holiday (including bank holidays), rising to a maximum of 32 days with time served.

Reports to the Head of Finance

Up to 26,000 basic per year, dependent on experience, plus associated benefits package:

Company Events/charity work.

Company Pension

Mentoring programme

Shopping Discount platform

Health and wellbeing programme

Health Assured EAP Service/ Mental First Aiders.

Medicash health care programme e.g. yearly Dental and optical payments.

On site parking

Death in service

Finders Fees

Annual Performance bonus

Phone/laptop.

EFT Group is a Northwest based Construction and Fire Safety company, established for 50 years this year. We have seen rapid growth for the past three years in large service contracts and installation projects. This is a position to provide additional financial support.

EFT Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

There is an exciting position available in our finance team. We are a values-based company with a focus on culture, so it is important you fit into the team.

Postholder will be pragmatic, resourceful, collaborative, organised with an eye for detail. Training and on-going support will be continuously available. Please check out our socials to get a flavour of the culture at EFT.

To manage the accounts inbox ensuring all communications are handled promptly and professionally.

To ensure purchase costs - overheads and subcontractor costs are processed in line with monthly timetable and 3 way match is carried out

Overseeing the purchase orders for EFT Construction and Electrical to ensure robust financial controls and processes are being adhered to

Ensuring supplier relationships are well maintained and records kept up to date.

Reconciling supplier statements

Process staff expenses

Producing supplier payment runs and processing of supplier payments.

Dealing with supplier queries.

Processing and reconciling credit card transactions ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for

Reconcile the bank accounts

Providing support to Accounts Receivable team.

Assisting with the continuous improvement of existing financial processes.

Ad hoc tasks as required.

Strong Excel skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across internally and externally.

Highly organised with a strong attention to detail.

Self-starter, proactive.

3 years plus experience in financial administration.

A warm and engaging character with correct values & behaviour

Have an organised approach to work, to be able to prioritise and work with others to deliver to agree deadlines.

Happy to challenge methods, looking constantly for improvements and simplicity.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), to deal with people of all levels and be able to identify where things are not working.

Energy, Drive, Enthusiasm, and a CAN-DO ATTITUDE

Personable and enjoy interaction with other areas of the business.

Qualifications

A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred but not essential. Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with various stakeholders. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within the finance sector while contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,503.00-26,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person