Finance Operations Associate (6 Month FTC)
Fixed Term Contract £28,000 - £33,000 / yearJob Overview
This position is in the Finance Operations Team within the Corporate Finance Department for a six month FTC.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction processing and analysis for Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Bank transaction processing and issue resolution
Weekly & period end reconciliation and reporting on key ledger & bank accounts
Maintenance of Time & Materials (timesheet system) business application
Monitor the integrity of transactions within Time & Material system and develop reporting processes
Management of business passthrough charges process
Credit card expenses reconciliation to Expensify
Monthly & quarter end reporting and routines
Support external and internal audit process
Reporting routines from various applications which support the Finance Function
Continuous development and improvement of processes and reporting
Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required
Ability to cover Team members’ key tasks during absence & holiday
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Strong MS skill set
Team working skills, with strong interpersonal skills
Possess a resourceful approach to resolving issues - using strong listening, communication and analytical skills as appropriate
The ability to quickly absorb and transact complex commercial and financial information
Understand the principles and processes of effective communication and how to apply them
A proactive attitude towards task management, taking ownership of task responsibilities and reaching out for guidance when needed
Desire to progress in terms of work responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and organisation
Motivated to achieving deadlines and targets
Decisive, pro-active and assertive with an ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Proactive and confident in building relationships with external and internal agents, clients and suppliers. Interaction with clients across the business and external to the business is a critical part of the role
Enjoys working as part of a small team, whose daily tasks are interdependent
Highly motivated and the desire to make a positive impact
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong working relationships across the business
Possess a questioning mind, and have the confidence to challenge information and processes to develop understanding
Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:
- Pioneering – we don’t stand still
- Responsible – We do the right thing
- Inclusive – we all play a role
- Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
- Empowering – we equip people to be their best
Knowledge & Qualifications
AAT or a Finance qualification desirable
Require an understanding of Accounting principles, controls and good practice
Desire to develop technical experience in all aspects of Management Accounting.