Finance Operations Associate (6 Month FTC) in Cheltenham

This position is in the Finance Operations Team within the Corporate Finance Department for a six month FTC.

Location: Cheltenham

Compensation: £28,000 - £33,000 / year

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction processing and analysis for Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Bank transaction processing and issue resolution
• Weekly & period end reconciliation and reporting on key ledger & bank accounts
• Maintenance of Time & Materials (timesheet system) business application
• Monitor the integrity of transactions within Time & Material system and develop reporting processes
• Management of business passthrough charges process
• Credit card expenses reconciliation to Expensify
• Monthly & quarter end reporting and routines
• Support external and internal audit process
• Reporting routines from various applications which support the Finance Function
• Continuous development and improvement of processes and reporting
• Ad-hoc projects and tasks as required
• Ability to cover Team members’ key tasks during absence & holiday

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise:

• Strong MS skill set
• Team working skills, with strong interpersonal skills
• Possess a resourceful approach to resolving issues - using strong listening, communication and analytical skills as appropriate
• The ability to quickly absorb and transact complex commercial and financial information
• Understand the principles and processes of effective communication and how to apply them
• A proactive attitude towards task management, taking ownership of task responsibilities and reaching out for guidance when needed
• Desire to progress in terms of work responsibilities
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy and organisation
• Motivated to achieving deadlines and targets
• Decisive, pro-active and assertive with an ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Proactive and confident in building relationships with external and internal agents, clients and suppliers
• Enjoys working as part of a small team, whose daily tasks are interdependent
• Highly motivated and the desire to make a positive impact
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong working relationships across the business
• Possess a questioning mind, and have the confidence to challenge information and processes to develop understanding

Demonstrates Behaviours Aligned To The PoloWorks PRIDE Values:

• Pioneering – we don’t stand still
• Responsible – We do the right thing
• Inclusive – we all play a role
• Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
• Empowering – we equip people to be their best

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• AAT or a Finance qualification desirable
• Require an understanding of Accounting principles, controls and good practice
• Desire to develop technical experience in all aspects of Management Accounting

Benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay. You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel.