Job Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our busy Shared Service Centre. As Finance Assistant you will report to the Finance Manager and assist the wider Finance Team in providing robust and continuously improving accounting and management information to the businesses using the Shared Service Centre.
If you want to play a fundamental role in the central Finance team of a successful and ambitious company, this could be the career opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of procedures for cashbooks and production of bank reconciliations.
- Administer requests for payments – initiate and record transactions, following prescribed procedures, within given deadlines
- Operate and improve your own share of accounting processes, providing valid balance sheet support where appropriate
- Assist in the compilation of data to support external and internal audit requirements
- Ensure appropriate procedure notes are maintained, updated and documented for defined areas of responsibility
- Provide support to the Finance Manager and other team members, as required, ensuring effective maintenance of internal processes.
- Involvement in key projects within the Finance Team, SSC and Group as directed
What We’re Looking For
- Finance, accounting or other numerical degree or studying towards AAT or other financial qualification (e.g. CIMA/ACCA)
- Willingness to progress further with accounting qualifications
- Must have good degree of competence in Microsoft Excel and be willing to learn how to use other IT systems.
- Experience of procedures in a finance environment would be advantageous
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Positive attitude and wish to take responsibility for the quality of customer service provided by the finance team
- Excellent attention to detail
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice pension
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
A Little Bit About Us
We proudly provide an extensive range of specialist rental products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.
With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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