Job Description

Senior Finance Assistant

Rate:

Competitive

Type:

Contractor (via umbrella company)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, 35 hours a week

Work Pattern:

Flexible work pattern (2 days from home a week max) after training period

Location:

Bristol, BS1

Reporting To:

Financial Controller

Hartley Pensions are looking for an experienced finance assistant to play an integral part of our financial administration. This is a highly unique and rewarding opportunity in supporting the business during a significant period of transition.

If you have substantial experience at a senior level in a high volume regulated business, then we want to hear from you.

Role

As the Interim - Senior Finance Assistant, you will be working closely with the Finance Supervisor and Financial Controller. Your duties include the following:

Responsible for billing all revenue streams and responding to any queries. To oversee posting of all receipts per SLA for reporting on weekly receipts analysis for our administrators to review. You will be responsible for the timely monthly cash collection for current and aged debt. This includes providing key oversight for the reconciliation of pooled bank accounts. To be accountable for updating debtor balances for transfer out team's trackers. Ensuring completeness and accuracy of cashbook. Preparing management accounts pack including posting journal and reconciliations Manage the team mailboxes and ensure timely responses per SLA. Assist the Finance Supervisor and Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks to assist transfer outs.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Substantial experience in a high volume, complex business (ideally regulated). Either AAT qualified or qualified by experience. (study support is not available) Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAGE 50 (ideal) The ability to manage a complex and varied workload with exceptional attention to detail. A solid foundation in understanding of tax, accounting principles, and financial controls Able to be proactive in maintaining clear written and verbal communication to clients, third party stakeholders and colleagues across the wider business

What We Offer

A highly competitive rate:

?Remuneration is in the top 10% of pension providers, reflecting the seniority and importance of this role.

Meaningful impact:

?This is a rare opportunity to play a leading part in assisting a business through a crucial transitional period.

Hybrid working:

?Enjoy a flexible balance of working from the Bristol office and from home once completed the training period. 3 days in the office to include either a Monday or Friday. Contractors will be eligible for this after successful completion of training period (typically 8 weeks)

Interview:

One stage, 60-minute interview with competency-based questions

About us

Hartley Pensions is a SIPP and SSAS operator. Hartley Pensions provide white label SIPPs for a number of leading investment and trading platforms. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintain and promoting a diverse team is a priority for us. We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Please note, we have been in a trading administration since July 2022. This means that we cannot provide sponsorship to applicants at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 140.00 per day

Work Location: In person