Finance Assistant

1 week ago


Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Real Group Ltd Full time

Job Title: Financial Role at Real Group


About the Company: Real Group offers an exciting opportunity in the field of finance within our expanding company. Join our team during this exciting period and have a positive impact on our growth.


We offer flexibility in how you work:
- Up to 40% of your time can be worked from home, if desired.
- Study support to aid your professional ambitions.

About the role:

The main objective of this position is to assist the Finance Director in conducting necessary financial reconciliations, reporting, and analysis to facilitate timely result reviews and support business decision-making. Collaborate with the FD on annual planning and required re-forecasts. Take ownership of essential financial transactions, reconciliations, and processes to ensure their accuracy and completion in line with monthly deadlines.


Key tasks and responsibilities include:


- Support in preparing monthly management accounts for the Company, aiding in reviewing and understanding variances to plan for Directors.
- Generate and maintain monthly management financial reports to provide Budget Holders with necessary spend vs budget information.
- Participate in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate recording of costs/revenue and timely booking of accruals, prepayments, provisions, and journal adjustments.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and forecast future cash flow positions.
- Manage Credit Control throughout the company, prioritize debts, ensure timely payments to the delivery team, and resolve any issues related to payments.
- Assist in ad-hoc finance projects and support additional financial tasks as required.

About you:

The ideal candidate should have a financial background, be experienced, and either possess an accountancy degree or be pursuing an accountancy qualification. You should have a keen eye for detail, excel at data accuracy, and possess advanced excel skills to produce high-quality financial information. Collaborative skills are essential to work effectively across departments for accurate financial data and reports.


Person specification:


- High attention to detail, strong numeracy, initiative-driven, and self-disciplined.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in advanced excel and multitasking abilities across various applications.
- Good decision-making skills, ability to meet deadlines, and escalate issues as needed.

About Real Group:


Real Group is a dynamic organization known for providing CPD training, SEN consultancy, and psychological services directly. We offer training for teachers in the UK and globally. Our innovative training blends psychology, education, and technology to impact classrooms worldwide.


Our Values:


- Inclusivity
- Positivity
- Curiosity
- Integrity
- Growth
- Sustainability

Benefits:


- Flexible working options in a supportive team environment.
- Competitive salary with pension benefits.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Health and dental plans, access to mental health support.
- Salary sacrifice options and more.

Real Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace. Join us by sending your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification and job description.


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