Financial Operations Specialist

8 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom ZEAL Creative Full time

We are ZEAL Creative, a leading brand activation agency based in the UK. We're passionate about delivering award-winning work for our clients, and we're looking for a skilled Financial Operations Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary

This role involves providing essential support to our finance team by ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across various financial functions. You will be involved in accounts receivable and payable, expense processing, and cash management, contributing to the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

As a Financial Operations Specialist, you will assist in managing credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances, following up with customers on overdue payments, and maintaining accurate debtor records. You will also handle expense processing, ensuring accurate records of employee claims, and contribute to daily cashbook reconciliation and supporting cash flow forecasts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in accounts payable, including supplier setup, purchase invoice processing, and credit card transactions
  • Support accounts receivable, including customer setup, sales invoice processing, and revenue recognition
  • Manage credit control, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up with customers on overdue payments
  • Handle expense processing and ensure accurate records of employee claims
  • Contribute to daily cashbook reconciliation and support cash flow forecasts
  • Assist with month-end processes, including transaction reviews, accruals, and prepayments
  • Maintain the accounts inbox and ensure queries are handled efficiently
  • Support the management of finance systems, including user access control
Requirements
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to ensure financial processes are executed accurately
  • Basic understanding of financial principles, with some experience in accounts payable or receivable roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software systems
  • Desire to learn and develop within the finance team
  • AAT qualification or working towards a similar accounting qualification would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills, a 'can do' attitude, and good time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits, including 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, continuous learning and development, and enhanced parental benefits.



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