Summary of Role The role will be working will be part of a finance team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the finance function. Specifically taking the lead on the AP and AR functions, bank and general reconciliations. The role will also include helping to drive forward the automation and process improvements where necessary. The successful candidate will need to have a background in finance and experience working in a fast paced, high volume transactional environment. The candidate will also need to have strong working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including excel skills along with the ability to pick up new systems quickly. Responsibilities · Credit card reconciliations and manual and auto-reconciliations for travel suppliers · Dealing with client and supplier correspondence · Posting overhead invoices and receipts · Invoicing clients · Credit control including credit checks on new clients · Bank reconciliations for UK and Irish bank accounts · Data projects including data quality of real time data dashboards. · Champion and expert of certain software packages in the business · Monitoring all company expenditure for reasonableness and ensure we are obtaining best value for money · A challenge function to the business in terms of o Reviewing the quality of the data in the business o Ensuring processes relating to finance within office procedures are adhered to o Enhancing and recommending systems and processes for more efficient working · Preparation of month end files for accounts prep · Preparation of grant applications and claims Experience · Experience working in a finance department ideally with an accountancy qualification. · Computer literate with proficient experience in Microsoft Office applications, including excel to a high standard · Desirable experience using xero or a similar accounts package · Excel experience a must · Travel industry experience would be desirable not mandatory A person must have · High attention to detail · Proactive and keen to learn · Methodical and thorough approach to work · A great team player · Customer service focus