finance analyst Full Time

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Hays
Accounts Assistant

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Prepare and process approved journal entries and reference data within the ledger system.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payment processing in line with delegated authorities and follow up on outstanding invoices and statements.
• Issue customer invoices and statements, and monitor and resolve outstanding balances.
• Handle receipts, including banking and matching to outstanding debts.
• Monitor cash movements and maintain appropriate balances.
• Maintain electronic banking systems in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Calculate and process financial items such as commissions, premiums, provisions, taxes, accruals, prepayments, investment movements, depreciation, bad debts, and internal allocations.
• Support the preparation and distribution of approved financial reports, including:
  • Management accounts, performance dashboards, and key indicators.
  • Cash flow analysis and forecasting.
  • Statutory and regulatory levies.

General Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Ensure operational procedures and controls are documented, followed, reviewed, and updated regularly.
• Take ownership of personal development and continuous learning.
• Adhere to organisational policies regarding data and information security.
• Provide support and coverage for team members as needed.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

Risk Management Responsibilities

• Act as part of the First Line of Defence by identifying and managing risks, reviewing risk-related information, and taking appropriate actions to ensure risk exposure remains within acceptable limits. Escalate risks to senior leadership and the risk oversight function as necessary.

Information Security Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of security awareness through responsible behaviour and decision-making.
• Remain vigilant of potential information security risks and comply with all relevant policies.
• Complete required training and report any suspicious activity or concerns to the appropriate internal team.

Knowledge and ExperienceEssential

• Part-qualified accounting technician or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines effectively.
• Clear communicator and collaborative team member with a professional and positive attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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