Finance Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - TribePost

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Rayburn Tours are now recruiting for a Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Salary:
£22,000 - £31,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications

Hours:
Full time hours per week

Base:
The role is based at our Head Office in Derby, Option for hybrid-working with 2-3 days per week at our Head Office in Derby

The Role

If you're looking for a finance role in a vibrant and forward-thinking company, this could be the opportunity for you.

As our busy team continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our Derby based team.

On completion of your initial training, you will be able to assist the finance team in overseeing all aspects of the company finances.

This will involve

Daily processing of: Sales receipts (BACS, cheques and credit/debit card), Sales and purchase invoices, Bank statement transactions (sterling and currency) and purchase orders
Accurate and timely postings to all associated systems (Sage 200 & our bespoke tour management system).
Control and processing of Company debit card payments.
Fortnightly payment runs.
Processing of petty cash and expense claims.
Monthly bank reconciliation.
Proactive debtor and creditor management.
Resolving supplier and bank queries.
Providing additional support to the Finance team when required.
Ad hoc support producing analytical reports.
Monthly currency revaluations.
Monthly tour insurance declarations.

Accuracy is key and you'll therefore need meticulous attention to detail. You'll have a positive, pro-active approach and the willingness to work as part of a team.

On joining us you will receive full training and support in order to equip you with the confidence, ability and expertise to exceed in your role.

It's a busy and rewarding role in a business that has significant plans for development and future growth. We want to hear from people who believe they will thrive in this environment and are excited about the prospect of being part of the team and helping us grow

Requirements:

Key skills and experience

Hold or be working towards a finance qualification ideally AAT or CIMA
A minimum of 2 years previous experience working within a finance team preferably in Purchase and Sales Ledger
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Accuracy in data entry
Strong IT and analytical skills, in particular with Excel
Proven track record of successfully working to deadlines (daily, weekly, and monthly)
Excellent customer service skills
Effective communication skills with external customers i.e. suppliers, financial institutions and clients

Beneficial skills and experience

Working knowledge of Sage Accounts 200
Working knowledge of online commercial banking systems
An understanding of UK VAT classifications

Benefits

A basic salary of £22,000 £31,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)
24 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 27 days) in addition to all public holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Flexible hybrid working Programme

Good to know

Rayburn Tours is part of the Rayburn Travel Group, made up of three businesses who specialise in creating travel experiences for youth groups.

Explore our brands and learn more. They are all based at our HQ in Derby and are essentially one big family - there's no doubt about it, it's a great place to work

Specialising in Educational Trips, Ski Trips and Sports Tours for schools, as well as Concert Tours for all types of youth and adult ensembles, we aim to inspire our groups to seek new adventures, embrace new cultures and learn new skills.

We take the greatest pride in creating exciting international trips for Scout, Guide and other uniformed groups.

Giving young people the chance to learn about new cultures, face new challenges, build important life skills and boost self-confidence (all the while having fun in the great outdoors) is what makes this more than just a job to us.

Kick-off was in early 1989 It all started with a passion to help sports teams enjoy great events and touring experiences in the UK and abroad - and that passion still remains over 30 years later

Today, Sports Tours Ltd is one of the UK's leading specialist sports tour operators, helping almost 20,000 players, coaches and their families enjoy unforgettable experiences in the UK and around the world every year.

How to apply
Feeling excited about the role and want to apply? We can't wait to hear from you

Please send us your CV with a great covering letter introducing yourself and detailing: