Finance Officer

Finance Officer / Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable / Accounts receivable / Reconciliations / VAT / Multicurrency / B Corp / Impact / Purpose / Sustainability / Inclusion

Our client who is a UK certified B Corporation and all round purpose driven business is hiring for an outstanding Finance Assistant to join their team.

The Finance Assistant will manage the AR and AP requirements plus cash flow reporting, some VAT and multicurrency payments/reconciliations. The ideal profile will have some experience with Microsoft Dynamics and will have a spark for driving process efficiency across these functions. The right candidate will join the team at an exciting time as we continue our mission to become the defining product within our specialist market.  In this role you will be take responsibility of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and bank reconciliations including payment runs for a group of companies. These areas are a key part of the month end process which this role will play a key part. 

We are a team who passionately care about the brand and maintaining exceptionally high standards at all touch points of the business. We’re interested in people who want to spearhead a revolution in the industry with us, who are curious, entrepreneurial, commercial and restless to make magic happen.    

A day in the life in this role: from getting down in the detail and reconciling multi-currency transactions, to liaising with members from the Sales, Marketing and Operations team. You will provide data & insight as well as a creative & curious mind to help uncover areas to streamline processes and identify shortcuts, Customer and supplier communication and relationship building is an essential part of this role also. 

Salary Range: £35-40K 

Key Responsibilities:                       

• Update short term cashflow and prepare weekly payment runs. 
• Performing weekly bank reconciliations across multiple banking platforms for both GBP and foreign currency payments 
• Enter all purchase invoices on the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner 
• Obtain authorisation from the appropriate person for all purchase invoices 
• Where any discrepancies or issues arise with sales and purchase invoices, raise this with the Controller / Treasurer in order that a timely resolution can be identified 

• Maintain files for Purchase invoices, bank statements, sales invoices, and assist with VAT returns. 
• Ensuring month end duties are performed by the 3rd working day of the month 
• Reviewing aged debtors and escalating overdue receipts and ensure all sales invoices are raised / posted accurately and in a timely manner 

Who you are: 

• Minimum of 1-2 years Finance experience 
• Experience of using an accountancy system e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Xero 
• Highly self-motivated and organised.  
• Enjoy process, controls and identifying areas for improvement.   
• Proactive and interested to learn new thinks to development a broader understanding the Finance team and the month end tasks. 

• Demonstrate accuracy/attention to detail as well as the ability to manage and priorities completing tasks 
• Experience of working in an accounts department for a fast-paced business. 
• Have a positive attitude and collaborative working style 
• You’re well organised with excellent time management skills 

• Have a growth mindset, keen to learn and take on new challenges 

What’s in it for you  

• £35-40k (depending on experience) 
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance  
• Vitality Health Insurance  
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays  
• 3% employer pension contribution, 5% optional employee contribution  

• Life insurance  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Share options  
• Company allowance!  
• Unlimited supply of our product and 40% off food and drink 

• Flexible working