Finance Assistant in Leeds

First Actuarial has been around since 2004, when a small group of like-minded actuaries came together to bring fresh thinking to pensions consultancy. More than two decades later, our strong growth path has continued year on year, and we now employ over 500 people across seven locations. First Actuarial is now a Gallagher company and we’re excited about our joint prospects. We shape our high-quality services by listening closely to our clients’ needs. And we price those services fairly. As we develop our business, opportunities for our people grow. Our Basingstoke, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, Tonbridge, and London offices provide supportive work environments where everyone can make a difference. We enjoy work and celebrate our successes. And we provide support and helpful feedback, so we all learn and improve. We love numbers, but we love people more. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance have always been core values. Beyond the firm, we’re known for our integrity. We’re happy to challenge conventional thinking and speak up. Our pioneering work is set to transform the lives of millions of younger people with a new type of pension.

The Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our small Central Finance team. You will be based in our Leeds office with the option to partake in hybrid working. This role is temporary for approximately 12 months with the potential for it to become permanent. The Finance Assistant will join a small finance team, working directly with the Company Accountant and Head of Finance. As Finance Assistant you will be responsible for the following:

• Accounts receivable, daily banking and reconciliation functions
• Collation of supplier invoices for payment
• Working with the Company Accountant to ensure accurate and timely processing of day-to-day financial activities including bank and nominal ledger reconciliations
• Supporting client take on and take off processes and monitoring monthly completion of staff timesheets within the time recording system
• Working as part of the Central Finance team to ensure all recurring tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner

Your Skills and Experience

To be successful with your application, you would ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a finance role
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to operate as a ‘self-starter’ and with minimal supervision whilst communicating clearly to the Central Finance team
• A high level of integrity, be self-motivated, honest and diligent, with a strong attention to detail

What we offer you

• A competitive remuneration package
• Private health insurance, life insurance and income protection insurance
• 25 days annual leave as standard
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Full training and study support.

We have hybrid working in place for colleagues who prefer homeworking for part of the week. We’re also flexible on working day arrangements and will happily accommodate a range of personal commitments from day one. Our straightforward, interview-based approach to recruitment ensures equal opportunities for all applicants. Please note that we can only accept candidates who have a right to work in the UK.