Finance Assistant Milton Keynes, UK

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

Location: Milton Keynes office / Hybrid (our office days are Tuesday and Wednesday, with the rest being work from home)

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Finance Manager – Billing & Revenue

The role:

As Finance Assistant, you’ll sit within the billing team that generates invoices for all customers (across multiple revenue streams), produces reporting and analysis on revenue and works closely with the other teams, including the commercial finance team, group reporting finance team and the customer services’ invoice support teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working with the rest of the billing team to ensure that all customers are invoiced correctly each month and it is accurately recorded.
• Preparing month end reporting, analysis of revenue and production of KPIs within tight deadlines.
• Month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Inputting into the midmonth forecasting of revenue sent to key stakeholders.
• Working closely with the Commercial Finance team to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of price reviews, new product launches and other ad hoc projects.
• Assisting with the maintenance of customer pricing in the billing system, ensuring contracts agree with current pricing structures and offers and investigating any discrepancies.
• Raising credit notes including the calculation of credit note values and reporting to the business on the monthly credit note position.
• Assisting with the migration to new billing systems.
• Working closely with the Customer Service Invoicing Support team to assist them in responding to invoicing queries.
• Providing valuable data and insights to our sales teams to help them in their discussions with customers.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a team player with an open, honest and can-do attitude, who is willing to ‘muck in’ to ensure success of the team as a whole.
• Is numerate with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident Excel skills which include lookups and pivot tables.
• Can prioritise and deliver results to strict deadlines, through a proactive approach and ability to manage their workload.
• Is curious, with excellent problem solving and investigation skills - and confident in asking questions and utilising the experience of those around them.
• Has a continuous improvement mindset, always looking to improve current ways of working.
• Is willing to adapt to the constantly changing needs of the team and the business as a whole.
• Has experience in, and proficient skills in, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, as well as experience using any accounting systems (knowledge of Oracle NetSuite is useful but training will be provided).

Desirable but not essential:

• An understanding of month end processes and reporting or experience in an Accounts Receivable and or billing/invoicing role.

What we offer:

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.