Finance Administrator - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Connectment
Description
Job Title:
Finance Administrator
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid working available)
Salary:
Flexible depending on experience + Bonus + Study Support
Full Time
Permanent
Are you a highly motivated and experienced Finance Administrator seeking an exciting opportunity in the financial services industry? My clients is a reputable financial services firm based in Newcastle, and are looking for a Finance Administrator to join their fast-paced Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily bank account downloads, payments, and reconciliations across approximately 700 bank accounts.
- Update and manage financial spreadsheets and databases to ensure accurate and uptodate information.
- Generate and process multi millionpound payment runs efficiently and accurately.
- Assist advisers with regulatory returns to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- Collaborate with colleagues and partners from various departments on a daily basis.
- Conduct thorough factfinding and provide timely responses to payment queries.
- Provide support to the wider Finance Team to ensure smooth operations.
- Meet daily service level agreement (SLA) targets to maintain highquality service.
Requirements & Skills:
- Organisation &
Time Management:
In our fast-growing business, every day brings new challenges. You must be proactive, organized, and adept at prioritizing and completing tasks. A willingness to learn quickly and adapt to change is essential.
- Problem Solver: You have a talent for identifying issues and proposing suitable solutions. Utilize the skills and training provided, as well as your own initiative, to address challenges effectively.
- Confidence: Thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic environment where priorities may shift. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Feel empowered to voice suggestions for process improvements or raise concerns regarding existing procedures.
- Analytical Skills: Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data, paying meticulous attention to detail. Be capable of identifying discrepancies and resolving queries accurately.
Personal Skills:
- Excellent Communication: Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, partners, and clients.
- Innovative and Solution-Oriented: Constantly seek ways to enhance processes, devise innovative solutions, and think outside the box.
- Flexibility and Open-Mindedness: Embrace new ideas and approaches while being adaptable to changing circumstances.
- Customer Service Focus: Display good customer service delivery skills to ensure client satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 AAT qualification is preferred but not essential. Study support is available to further your professional development.
Experience:
- Ideally, a minimum of 2 years of experience in a fastpaced, paymentfocused environment.
- Good working knowledge of bookkeeping procedures.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne
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