Finance Assistant/Administrator

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Position Title: Finance Assistant/Administrator


Reports to: Operations/Finance Manager

Mission: Work within the finance department to support strategic budgeting, cost containment, cash flow management, debt servicing, tax planning, and accurate record-keeping. The role involves delivering timely and accurate financial reports, overseeing expenditures and revenue collections to support business operations.

We aim to serve the most vulnerable in our communities and continue our journey as a care company that provides care with heart on their terms. This role supports our growing organization by ensuring our finance and accounts department runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the UK-based team to maintain high standards with attention to detail.

This is a virtual role requiring an independent, proactive, and efficient professional who can support finance, accounting, and payroll tasks.

Working Conditions

Supporting our overseas office and finance team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Sending out fees following client inquiries
  2. Setting up new clients on our finance portal
  3. Accurately invoicing clients
  4. Running time reports and managing reallocation processes
  5. Preparing deposits for billing
  6. Monitoring invoicing and reconciliation deadlines
  7. Working with client teams for accurate invoicing
  8. Assisting with mid-month and month-end processes
  9. Chasing outstanding rotas, schedules, and approvals
  10. Handling client finance and system queries
  11. Creating new client and project references
  12. Maintaining accurate client, project, and package information
  13. Following processes for setup and approval of new clients/services/rates
  14. Providing fee rates and banking info to new clients
  15. Assisting with credit control
  16. Performing ad hoc duties as required
  17. Ensuring proper filing and compliance with HMRC
  18. Processing payroll
  19. Organizing and leading finance meetings
  20. Collaborating with IT for process improvements and cost savings

Essential Skills and Competencies

  • Organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Discreet with confidential information
  • Team player with a proactive attitude
  • Ability to suggest efficiency measures and cost savings
  • Opportunities for career development within a startup environment
  • Clear progression roadmap
  • Supportive workplace culture
  • Learning and development focus
  • Loyalty and recognition awards
  • Referral schemes
  • Provision of necessary tech (mobile phone, etc.)
  • Company pension scheme

Qualities We Look For

  • Proactive and tenacious
  • Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
  • Confidence in handling challenging situations
  • Flexible and organized to support business growth
  • Initiative-driven

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with a global organization
  • Understanding of finance and administration

Location: Rourke House, The Causeway, Staines TW18 3BA, UK

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 28800 - 43200 per year
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