Accounts Assistant in Manchester

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments. We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard. Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the world’s largest payments platform for virtual cards. We’ve engineered connectivity to over 90 of the world’s best commercial card partners, over 400 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners. Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travellers to connect with people and places. Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed. We look forward to having you join our journey – and seeing how far we can go, together!

The position

We are seeking a meticulous and organised Accounts Assistant to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial records, supporting the team, and helping to maintain our high standards across the Finance function. The successful candidate will understand how vital working capital management is to the successful management of the business, and as such, this newly created role will provide support in enabling us to optimise, enhance and future-proof our internal operations.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing global Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers end-to-end.
• Ensuring customers are settling to terms by taking responsibility for chasing and escalations.
• Being a key contributor in driving initiatives that improve debtor days and working capital management in general.
• Creating and presenting insightful reports including working capital analysis.
• Preparation of monthly expenditure vs. budget reviews to ensure correct cost allocations.
• Assisting the Management Accounting team with monthly cash flow planning & forecasting.
• Assisting with multi-currency bank reconciliations and month-end closing procedures.
• Collaborating with internal & external stakeholders in a timely manner.

You will have:

• AAT Qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role with strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Microsoft Dynamics D365 Business Central experience – desirable but not essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• The ability to analyse data and make recommendations for improvements along with the presentation skills to communicate this to key stakeholders.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience and skills. Bonus: 10%

Benefits at Conferma

At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great. We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect, as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

• A salary sacrifice pension to maximise your contributions
• Life Assurance cover to provide peace of mind
• Enhanced Company sick pay to put your mind at rest
• Single cover private medical scheme, with the flexibility to add family members at your own cost
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, allowing you to focus on what's important to you outside of work
• The ability to purchase up to 10 additional days holiday each year to enable additional time off
• Additional paid time off for life events, such as moving house or getting married
• An additional days leave on or around your birthday
• Enhanced paid parental leave on the birth or adoption of your child
• A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7
• Access a range of fantastic additional rewards, such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema tickets, via Conferma Rewards

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all. We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.