Finance / Accounts Administrator

Salary - (phone number removed)
Hours: 8:00 - 16:30 | 8:00 - 17:00 during peak times
Based in Chelmsford
Hybrid working

Finance /Accounts Administrator

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Chelmsford based financial service company, who provide global business services. Working within the corporate support team you will be providing back-office support of CFO functions within the EMEA region.

Main duties

• Completion of scheduled processes in line with specified deadlines, including monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts closure processes
• Completion of daily and weekly administrative reporting and processing-based tasks
• Daily monitoring of department shared mailboxes, ensuring delegation, communication and completion of requests and queries within the company's Service Level Agreement guidelines
• Contribution to, or at manager's discretion, leadership of department-based projects
• Review of processes and proposals for improvement solutions, to create efficiencies or leverage the use of technology
• Regular maintenance of standard operating procedures
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with shareholders and LPC colleagues
• Any other reasonable request

The role holder will be capable and willing in

• Communicating effectively to line manager, other team members, shareholders and other Departments
• Autonomously managing own personal workload and taking on responsibilities within the department
• Assisting the line manager with the planning and distribution of work within the team
• Ownership of performance and accuracy of work
• Showing flexibility while working under pressure towards multiple deadlines
• Undertaking training to improve knowledge and skills in line with the role
• Use initiative to identify issues and implement solutions

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Accounting qualification (full or part) with a minimum requirement of AAT level 3 or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a financial administration role preferred.
• Experience in the use of SAP or Sage accounting software desirable
• Experience in the use of Power BI advantageous but not essential

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - methodical, logical and objective
• Organisation & Time Management
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Team Player
• Pro-active and Self-motivated
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Superb Benefits

• Income Protection insurance (75% of salary paid for you to 3 years. (after 6 months service)
• Life insurance - 4 times salary from day 1.
• BUPA health care (after passing probationary)
• Dental Insurance
• Company sick pay - 5 days in probationary period/ 4 weeks after passing
• Hybrid working after passing probationary. 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office.
• Personal leave - 12 hour per holiday year. After passing probationary period.
• Pension _ 5% employer. 4% employee (can opt in for salary sacrifice scheme)
• Holiday - 30 days including Bank holiday (need to work Bank holidays)
• 3 additional days holiday around your wedding.
• Snacks and fruit and Hot and cold drinks available in the office
• 3 months full pay maternity leave
• 2 weeks full pay parental leave

To explore this role, please send CVs in the first instance.