Financial Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Your new company is working with Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join their team in Colchester. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining an accurate Payroll and Accounting function, with a particular focus on managing the Accounts Payable Function.

Your new role

  • Process the monthly payroll for 200+ staff members, ensuring all related activities are completed accurately and on time.
  • Own the Accounts Payable function, including managing the payment of outstanding debts, contacting suppliers for information, and maintaining records of all communications.
  • Resolve supplier queries efficiently to minimise short or late payments
  • Proactively reduce aged balances and find solutions to resolve non-payment issues
  • Liaise with staff and partners around the practice to resolve client queries
  • Provide support for other areas within the finance team, including
  • Analysing and processing credit card payments for all offices
  • Setting up new staff members
  • Provide cover for posting receipts and bank reconciliations during holiday periods
  • Any additional ad hoc duties or support in the finance department

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll.
  • MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience in data entry.
  • At least three years of relevant work experience.
  • Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills within a financial environment.

Skills and Attributes:

  • The ability to handle a demanding workload and work on your own initiative.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

What you'll get in return

The company offers opportunities for flexible and remote work, understanding that a work-life balance benefits everyone. Holiday entitlement includes 25 days plus bank holidays, with long service recognition and a festive shutdown. The company provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, including in-house coaching and mentoring. Competitive salaries are regularly reviewed and benchmarked to ensure fair pay, and the company is proud to be a real living wage employer. Other benefits include a death in service benefit, early finish incentives when practice targets are met, additional leave for volunteering (up to 2 days), health and mental wellness programs, an employee referral scheme, and employee working groups.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited for a confidential discussion about your career.

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