Assistant Financial Controller - 12 Month FTC
About Billing Finance
Billing Finance is a family-owned vehicle financing Company based on the outskirts of Northampton. We focus on customers with non-standard credit profiles that may not fit the automated underwriting processes of other lenders. Our mission is to help get all our people, including customers and staff "where they need to be" by "putting them at the heart of everything we do".
Our values are:
* We are conscious of our impact on people and the planet
* We are kind and compassionate with our customers and with each other.
* We support financial well-being for our customers and the wider community
The company is about to embark on an ambitious Transformation programme requiring deep analytical and commercially driven individuals to support the growth plan. The successful candidate will not only have a successful and fulfilling career with us but will also receive a fantastic range of benefits.
We currently have approximately 100 staff members, so if you want to join a Company that wants to make a difference then apply today!
Why us?
Billing Finance helps people with non-standard credit profiles gain access to vehicle finance. We are entering an exciting phase of transformation and as a small company, this role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work across the whole customer journey cycle, and to directly see the impacts that they made. In return, Billing Finance are proud to offer the following benefits:
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Pension salary sacrifice scheme
* Private Medical
* Income Protection
* Hybrid working
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual £200 personal growth fund
* Paid volunteering days
About the role
This position is an integral part of our Finance team which comprises of 11 employees. In this role, you will report directly to the Financial Controller whilst managing a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, monthly reconciliations, postings, bank postings, and cash flow management. Your efforts will play a crucial role in ensuring that all financial activities are executed efficiently and remain fully connected with both operational and financial systems.
This opportunity is ideal for a driven individual eager to elevate their career in financial control and gain invaluable end-to-end experience within financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare month-end close documentation and monthly management accounts for review by the Financial Controller.
* Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, creating a robust process for monthly monitoring.
* Prepare VAT return information using the partial exemption method.
* Manage daily cash flow.
* Assist with the oversight of purchase and sales ledgers.
* Monitor email inboxes, and organize by creating new folders, defaults, and processes.
* Support the finance team leader in ensuring that all daily tasks and postings are completed on time.
* Ensure that suspense accounts are cleared and establish a new regular monitoring and clearance process.
* Assist in cleaning up old data in preparation for a new system.
* Manage the year-end process.
* Complete ad-hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller.
Eligibility Criteria
Successful candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience, behavioural competencies, and our Company values:
Experience and skills
* Part qualified or qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
* Knowledge of current accounting standards
* Experience of financial reporting
* Knowledge of Sage Intacct or equivalent system
* Dedication to continuous improvement
* Ability to manage daily/weekly/monthly tasks and deadlines
* Proficient use of Microsoft Office
* Clear oral and written communication skills
* Mid to advanced Excel skills, v-lookups, pivot tables
* Analytical and logical
* Data handling
* Assesses process quality
* Experience working with and liaising with auditors
Competencies
* Integrity (applies to all roles)
* Accountability
* Communicating
* Planning and Initiative
* Problem Solving/ Critical Thinking
* Self-Development/ Personal Motivation
Values
* We are responsible - We are conscious of our impact on people and planet
* We care about you - We are kind and compassionate with our customers and with each other
* We work with you - We support financial well being for our customers and the wider community
Performance Criteria
Your performance will be assessed against your key responsibilities, behavioural competencies, and our Company values.
This job description may not have all potential tasks listed and additional tasks to fulfil your role requirements may be asked of you. This job description should be used as a guide as to the content of your role. Any significant changes to your job description will be agreed by both parties.
The Recruitment Process and How We Will Use Your Data
The recruitment process will involve obtaining information and/or exchanging it with the following organisations to assist with our pre-employment checks prior to interview.
* Credit Reference Agencies - to complete a soft credit check to understand your financial history
* CIFAS - to check both National and Internal databases for fraudulent activity. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found here.
To complete these checks you will be asked to provide your address history for the past six years, along with your full name and date of birth.
We may also ask for proof of your right to work status or evidence of any qualification or experience prior to being offered employment. Further information on how we collect and use your data during the recruitment process can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Policy.
Billing Finance is an equal opportunities employer, and we understand that in order for some candidates to perform their best they may need some reasonable adjustments. If we can make your application journey with us more suitable for you please do let us know and we will endeavour to help.
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