Finance Assistant

4 weeks ago


Pride Park, United Kingdom Rayburn Tours Ltd Full time

**Finance Assistant**

**Salary**:£22,000 - £31,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications
**Hours**:Full time - 37.5 hours per week
**Base**:The role is based at our Head Office in Derby, Option for hybrid-working with 2-3 days per week at our Head Office in Derby

**The Role**

If you’re looking for a finance role in a vibrant and forward-thinking company, this could be the opportunity for you. As our busy team continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Derby based team.

On completion of your initial training, you will be able to assist the finance team in overseeing all aspects of the company finances.

**This will involve**
- Daily processing of: Sales receipts (BACS, cheques and credit/debit card), Sales and purchase invoices, Bank statement transactions (sterling and currency) and purchase orders
- Accurate and timely postings to all associated systems (Sage 200 & our bespoke tour management system).
- Control and processing of Company debit card payments.
- Fortnightly payment runs.
- Processing of petty cash and expense claims.
- Monthly bank reconciliation.
- Proactive debtor and creditor management.
- Resolving supplier and bank queries.
- Providing additional support to the Finance team when required.
- Ad hoc support producing analytical reports.
- Monthly currency revaluations.
- Monthly tour insurance declarations.

Accuracy is key and you’ll therefore need meticulous attention to detail. You’ll have a positive, pro-active approach and the willingness to work as part of a team.

On joining us you will receive full training and support in order to equip you with the confidence, ability and expertise to exceed in your role.

It’s a busy and rewarding role in a business that has significant plans for development and future growth. We want to hear from people who believe they will thrive in this environment and are excited about the prospect of being part of the team and helpingus grow

**Requirements**:
**Key skills and experience**
- Hold or be working towards a finance qualification - ideally AAT or CIMA
- A minimum of 2 years previous experience working within a finance team preferably in Purchase and Sales Ledger
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Accuracy in data entry
- Strong IT and analytical skills, in particular with Excel
- Proven track record of successfully working to deadlines (daily, weekly, and monthly)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective communication skills with external customers i.e. suppliers, financial institutions and clients

**Beneficial skills and experience**
- Working knowledge of Sage Accounts 200
- Working knowledge of online commercial banking systems
- An understanding of UK VAT classifications

**Benefits**
- A basic salary of £22,000 - £31,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
- 24 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 27 days) in addition to all public holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible hybrid working Programme

**Good to know**

Rayburn Tours is part of the Rayburn Travel Group, made up of three businesses who specialise in creating travel experiences for youth groups. Explore our brands and learn more. They are all based at our HQ in Derby and are essentially one big family - there’sno doubt about it, it’s a great place to work

Specialising in Educational Trips, Ski Trips and Sports Tours for schools, as well as Concert Tours for all types of youth and adult ensembles, we aim to inspire our groups to seek new adventures, embrace new cultures and learn new skills.

We take the greatest pride in creating exciting international trips for Scout, Guide and other uniformed groups. Giving young people the chance to learn about new cultures, face new challenges, build important life skills and boost self-confidence (all thewhile having fun in the great outdoors) is what makes this more than just a job to us.

Kick-off was in early 1989 It all started with a passion to help sports teams enjoy great events and touring experiences in the UK and abroad - and that passion still remains over 30 years later

Today, Sports Tours Ltd is one of the UK’s leading specialist sports tour operators, helping almost 20,000 players, coaches and their families enjoy unforgettable experiences in the UK and around the world every year.

**How to apply**

Feeling excited about the role and want to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you

**Please send us your CV with a great covering letter introducing yourself and detailing**:

- Your current role and salary
- Where you saw this vacancy advertised


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