Finance Assistant

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom MDPI UK Full time

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 35,500 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

The Financial Assistant is focused on financial administration and reports directly to the Head of Finance with secondary line management from the local Financial Controller and Office Manager. Supports the global and local Finance team and Management in all financial administration matters. Responsible for assisting with the UK office’s bookkeeping.

**Location**:Manchester

This is a full-time in office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform the initial check on requested travel and other reimbursements.
- Complete the internal bookkeeping for daily transactions.
- File and record invoices.
- Book hotels, flights, etc., for business travel to ensure the most cost-effective purchase.
- Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing, monthly cost files, transfer files, and monthly internal transfer invoices.
- Assist with the monthly accounts reconciliation and checks including cost files.
- Assist with the preparation of local, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings for MDPI UK i.e. VAT return, corporation tax, and P11D form.
- Assist with the preparation of month-end and year-end UK office financial statements.
- Assist with procurement and obtaining service and other quotations for purchases as needed.
- Assist in conducting internal audits.

Ad-hoc financial tasks which may be given from time to time.

Qualification:

- Educational background: Bachelor degree (finance/accounting/administrative)
- General Work Experience: 1 - 2 years’ experience in finance and accounting preferred

Skills: accounting, knowledge of accounting software, advanced MS Office knowledge, strong numeracy, attention to detail, excellent written and spoken English.

Preferable: Speaks Mandarin

**Benefits**
- **Flexible Working Times**
You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
- **Special Days Off**
Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
- **Our Culture**
A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
- **Bonus Incentives**
Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
- **Perkbox**
You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
- **Health Cash Plan**
After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
- **Modern City Centre Office**
Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
- **Cyclescheme**
Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
- **Techscheme**
Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys

**About MDPI**
A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities **since 1996**. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than **400** diverse, peer-reviewed**, open access journals supported by over **66**,**0**00 academic editors**. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.
**MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe**, **Asia** and North America**.** We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.
**Initiatives**

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