Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2025 |
| Location: | RG1 3EU |
| Company: | AUREM Care |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 53caff5eb68f429c9047 |
Summary
Job Overview:
This is a varied role in which you will be mainly responsible for the billings process but will have exposure to the wider finance team. You will communicate with a wide of different stakeholders, both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as well as technical knowledge with study support available
Responsibilities:
- Assist in day-to-day financial transactions, including processing invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial data in the company’s accounting system.
- Reconcile bank statements and assist with month-end and year-end financial closings.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budgets.
- Process employee expense claims and ensure they are in line with company policy.
- Manage cash-flow and maintain accurate records.
- Support the Head of Finance with general financial tasks.
- Assist with financial ledgers and Treasury .
- Oversee the company’s credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
- Communicate with clients to resolve outstanding debts.
- Monitor and manage the aged debtor report, ensuring overdue accounts are identified and actioned.
- Produce regular reports for management on overdue debts, payment status, and outstanding balances.
- Raising sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reviewing and validating contractor invoices.
- Assisting in the annual external audit.
- Assisting the wider finance team during busy periods
- Other adhoc duties as required.
What we are looking for:
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Experience in Billing with good Knowledge of financial ledgers and Treasury function
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
- Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to show initiative
- Enjoys working effectively as part of a team
What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment?
- Temp contract, 3 – 6 months, possible opportunity for permanent role based on the needs of the business
- 40 hours per week
- Hybrid role – 3 days at Reading Head Office, 2 days work from home
- Salary: £28,000 per annum
- 25 Days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Wagestream – Same-day pay
- Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
- Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
- Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do
About Us:
Aurem Care is a Residential and Nursing Care Home provider, who aim to provide high-quality care services dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals in need of support. We are committed to delivering compassionate care with a focus on dignity, respect, and professional excellence.