Accounts Assistant

Company Description

Agena Group is on an exciting and ambitious growth trajectory with diversification and innovation at its heart, underpinned by strong social value and ESG credentials, and celebrated as a multiple-award winner. Yes, our roots are in car-park management, however, we’re so much more – expanding into new verticals to disrupt industry norms and elevate our sector with technology-led solutions that deliver measurable business impact for our clients, as well as improve the public’s everyday experience of travel and parking.

Position

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our established team and be responsible for helping with maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, maintaining documents and records to ensure all files are kept up to date.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• To post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• To update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• To update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• To reconcile general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
• To assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements
• To assist with processing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• To update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• To prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• To assist finance team in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• To provide administrative support as required

Requirements

Who you are

• Experienced working in an accounts or finance role
• An accounting qualification is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of NetSuite accounting system is desirable
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills. Ability to use statistical and other data to produce reports and form decisions
• Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently, exercising a high degree of autonomy

Agena Values

We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success.

• Ambitious: we aim for world class service
• Disruptive: we\’re here to change the industry
• Ethical: we do things for the right reasons
• Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions
• Collaborative: We\’re better when we work together
• Innovative: we help people see things differently

Other information

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 40 per week; Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm

Location: Lancing with weekly hybrid flexibilities

Free onsite parking. Casual office dress code.

Additional Information

• Our selection process is as follows: Application – Competency Based Interview – Final interview
• You must be able to legally live and work in the UK
• The postholder may be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by most effective means available

Benefits

We know there’s more to life than work – that’s why when you join Agena, you’ll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more.

• Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service
• 2 volunteering days a year
• Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• EV Charging points at office locations
• Regular team/company socials
• Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns.

We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management.

We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work.

The Agena Group are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format, or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@agenagroup.com

We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates.

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