Finance Assistant
Hybrid / Leicester
£(phone number removed) p.a. pro rata
Part-time (approx. 24 hours), or full time considered for entry level
* Are you a positive individual who is numerically orientated?
* Are you looking to join a company who will support the start of your career in finance?
* Do you want to work for a rapidly growing business who offer a fantastic working environment?
The Company:
ER Recruitment are excited to be partnering with our client, a passionate and growing business with a breadth of clients across the UK. They are now seeking an enthusiastic and organised Finance Assistant to join their team based in Leicester on a part-time basis.
Role & Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:
* Assist the Finance Manager with the collection of client funds, processing of payments to insurers and smooth running of the Finance department
* Ensure that records are updated and maintained on the system for all clients
* Keep an accurate record of client receipts and resolve any queries that arise
* Run aged debt reports promptly and accurately to ensure swift collection of premiums
* Reduce the balance of outstanding premiums in accordance with company’s aged debt process, monitor this progress and act where appropriate
* Ensure all outstanding actions are recorded appropriately within the system diary and followed up accordingly
* Process Premium Credit finance agreements onto the systems and handle any queries that arise
* Reconciliation of banks and insurer payments
* Assist Appointed Representatives with debt collection processes
* Develop effective working relationships with ARs and insurers
* Respond positively to all enquiries received from ARs, clients and insurers in a courteous and helpful manner
* Ensure to refer any enquiries that are not within your skill set or experience to the relevant person/people to ensure they are followed up
* Assist other team members with any ad hoc duties to ensure smooth running of the office
About You as the Finance Assistant:
* Enthusiastic about finance and ready to learn
* Positive approach to tasks
* Good communicator through all forms of media
* Someone who is thorough with a high attention to detail
* Excellent planner with strong organisational skills
* Ability to manage personal workload by prioritising accordingly
* A resilient individual who is willing to negotiate and able to handle objection
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
* Willing and capable to learn new systems (Acturis)
* Full driving licence and own vehicle as office is not accessible via public transport
Additional Benefits:
*Flexible working
*Tailoring training
*25 days annual leave plus your birthday (if it falls on a weekday)
*Extra half day per month so you don’t have to use holiday entitlement on appointments or chores
*Health cover
*Excellent pension
*Bring your dog to work
Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.
While we aim to get back to all applicants however if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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We look forward to hearing from you