Finance Assistant (Internal Hire Only) London, England
x+why
Full Time
London, England
28000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
PROPOSED
JOB DESCRIPTION
Finance Assistant
Reporting to: Financial Controller / CFO
Job Purpose: To work with the Financial Controller and Community Managers to ensure the smooth running of the finances for each building
Location: Hybrid: London locations (2 days per week) / remote
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance team in a growing company. You will support the financial controller and the wider finance team where required, contributing to the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts for each of our current sites, including the internal accounting function for X and Why.
As a requirement of the role, you will attend our London sites twice a week, and the remainder of the time will be spent working from home.
You will deliver this by (roles/responsibilities):
- Finance inbox management for individual sites
- Fortnightly payment runs, including scheduling payments and the preparation of payment files for multiple sites
- Credit Card & Expenses Management, ensuring all expenses and receipts are submitted in a timely manner
- Provision of induction and training to new employees and support to current employees with debt collection process and reclaiming expenses
- Monitoring of payment platforms to assist site teams in getting up to date accurate information
- Regular meetings with site team to ensure debt collection process is being adhered to and any queries or concerns are escalated or addressed
- Ensure all supplier invoices are either received or downloaded in a timely manner to ensure the accuracy of accounts at the end of the month
- Manage the deposit returns process in collaboration with site teams and the FC
- Monitor and keep the site teams ‘Budget Tracker’ up to date to enable accurate monitoring of costs
- First point of contact for supplier queries
- Ensure best practice and processes are followed in line with x+why standards
- Ad hoc duties, as and when required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential or Desired
At least 1 years’ experience working in a similar role
AAT fully qualified, or equivalent experience
Prior experience in a similar role within Finance
E
D/E
D/E
Knowledge & Skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with site teams
Good working knowledge of computerised finance systems and controls, i.e., Xero
Good understanding of accounting principles
Good knowledge of Excel
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment
Excellent written and spoken English
E
D/E
D
D
E
E
E
Personal Qualities
Hands on person who can hit the ground running
Willingness to work flexibly and independently as per the requirements of the role
Team player
Friendly, positive, ‘can do’ and courteous attitude
E
E
E
E
Motivation & Expectations
Interest in Mission driven business, Purpose, and sustainability
D/E
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and should not be seen as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may develop and change in consultation with line management.
x+why
www.xandwhy.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
