Finance Assistant
Location: Edinburgh Office - Hybrid
Salary: £25,500 - £27,500
Excellent benefits package, including 31 days holiday, discounted gym membership, enhanced pension, private healthcare, employee wellbeing support and career coaching.
WHO WE ARE
At GoFibre we’re on an exciting journey to revolutionise broadband capabilities for homes and businesses in rural towns and villages across Scotland and the north of England, connecting communities and affording them digital capability equal to their city counterparts; whilst being as environmentally conscious as possible, and creating social value in the areas we serve.
Our story is only just beginning. We’re growing fast and we don’t intend to slow down anytime soon as we play our part in ensuring future-proof full fibre coverage. We’ve recently raised, and committed, a £164 million investment for our infrastructure, service and people through our top-notch partnerships, and we’re confident and enthusiastic about what is coming next for the GoFibre family, as we strive to connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses by 2025. We have fantastic offices to allow colleagues to connect and catch up, one in central Edinburgh (with stunning 360 views of the city) and another in the coastal town of Berwick Upon Tweed; both a short walk from transport links.
HOW WE WORK
Collaboration, innovation, commitment, continual improvement of our business and ourselves, are the cornerstones of what creates our collective success. No two days are the same; the landscape is constantly changing, and we think on our feet, move fast and tackle challenges and opportunities head on. We’re always learning and we thrive under pressure, because we support one another and have some laughs along the way. We’re all in this together, as we navigate the road less travelled, pushing the boundaries of what we can deliver and the professionals we can become. We take care of each other and care about work-life balance and wellbeing.
THE TEAM
The finance team is growing in line with our achievements and ambitions and will play a pivotal role in the company’s success story. We are a close-knit finance team with a wide range of experience to support the business in achieving its overall business strategy.
WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON
1. Supporting the Accounts Payable assistant by ensuring invoices are accurately recorded in the general ledger with the correct codes and cost centres.
2. Helping the Accounts Receivable assistant with queries and tracking customer contract revenue to ensure everything aligns with accounting principles.
3. Taking ownership of parts of the month-end reporting cycle, including posting journal entries and key analysis for transactions like prepayments accruals, and depreciation.
4. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, with support from the trainee accountant.
5. Assisting with the weekly payment run, making sure everything runs smoothly.
6. Working with large data sets in Excel, using your analytical skills to support decision-making.
7. Daily usage of accounting software (Xero, GoCardless, Splynx).
8. Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, especially with billing details, customer accounts, and service agreements.
9. Identifying and resolving discrepancies in billing, payments, or supplier contracts.
10. Collaborating with sales, customer service, and technical teams to ensure seamless financial processes, such as invoicing, approval and payments.
11. Prioritising tasks to ensure financial deadlines are met, such as month-end reporting, reconciliations, and payment cycle.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
1. Qualification in Accounting (HNC/HND/AAT or equivalent).
2. Experience in bookkeeping and knowledge of accounts payable/receivable processes.
3. Hands-on experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero, GoCardless or Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel for reporting and financial analysis.
4. Proven ability to review financial data meticulously, ensuring the accuracy of billing statements and customer accounts.
5. Communication skills, with experience working with diverse teams and external partners to resolve financial matters.
We love that everybody is different, and we believe a diverse workforce will be our strength. We ensure equal opportunity, champion inclusion and we actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or orientation. Together, we’re all part of the rich GoFibre family and we’re unified by our goals, inspiring our teams to challenge the norm and deliver best-in-class service to our customers, all whilst encouraging and appreciating one another.
Are you ready for the challenge? Get in touch now, we can’t wait to hear from you!
www.gofibre.co.uk
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