First Ascent Group
Finance Assistant
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First Ascent
First Ascent is a highly rated leadership development training and consultancy company. Our commitment to delivering a high quality and flexible service has enabled us to develop a first-class reputation with a wide variety of clients, including Santander, UK Sport, Sika, Diageo, National Nuclear Laboratory and many more.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking a keen, self-motivated colleague to join our friendly team where you will be primarily responsible for supporting our Finance function.
We are looking for someone with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, who is happy to take on a flexible and varied workload and eager to learn along the way.
Key Responsibilities
Daily
- Invoicing for each of the four brands
- Updating cashflow (in alignment with the CRM)
- Paying suppliers
- Updating Xero
- Bank reconciliation
Weekly
- Checking debtors / chasing overdue customers
- Credit card reconciliations
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Monthly
- Month end reporting
- Management KPI reporting
- Processing expense claims
- Releasing deferred income to Xero
- Managing the Emergenetics annual licence fee process
Quarterly
- Preparing VAT return/HMRC upload
Annually
- Supporting preparation of year end draft accounts
- Preparing company social value reporting
- Preparing company carbon footprint data
- Assisting the Finance Manager with the annual budgeting process
Ongoing
- Contributing to continuous process improvement
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Effective time management
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Xero or other accounting software
- Diligent, with an eye for detail
- Driven & committed
- Desire to learn
- Results oriented
- Good sense of humour and positive attitude
- Easy to engage with
What We Offer
We are committed to supporting your growth. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will get hands-on exposure to a wide range of financial processes, with the flexibility to take on new responsibilities as your confidence builds. We also offer flexibility and support for those undertaking further studies towards a professional qualification, such as AAT.
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In return, you will thoroughly enjoy being an integral part of an energetic and highly capable team, with every opportunity to develop your true potential.
Role Details
We are looking to recruit somebody on a part-time basis. Hours and work location are flexible however you will need to be able to attend our Cambridge office 1-2 days per week.
Salary
Dependent upon level of experience
Benefits
- Hybrid role (Minimum 1-2 days in the office)
- Flexible working hours
- Pension
- Health plan
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Company events
- On-site parking
Schedule
Monday to Friday (days to be agreed)
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