Finance Operations Administrator - Cirencester, United Kingdom - St. James's Place

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St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients' financial futures.

We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals.

We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem and innovate for clients.


We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.


Location:
Cirencester Office


Workplace Type:
Hybrid


Employment Type: 9 month Fixed-Term Contract


Seniority:
Entry Level


As a Finance Operations Administrator you'll help to ensure that cash balances are recorded and supervised and that daily payments are made.

This will include posting transactions, balancing bank statements and control accounts, and processing payments through Business World and the various banking and treasury platforms.

This fantastic team consists of individuals with a diverse range of ages and qualifications.

It offers an excellent chance to be a part of a sizable group of 18 members, handling various responsibilities related to Treasury/Management Information (MI), Payments, Accounts Payable, and Staff Expenses/Travel.

While the primary role revolves around the Payments Hub, applicants will also gain experience in other hubs, particularly Treasury & MI.

This is a sociable team with remarkable personalities who are diligent, capable of meeting daily deadlines, and genuinely passionate about their work


What you'll be doing:


  • Audit Concur Expense claims in line with the Expense Claims policy document / log any exceptions
  • Download approved / audited Concur claims, post to Business World and prepare weekly BACS run
  • Accurate input of supplier invoices to Business World monthly and the set up of new supplier accounts/amend existing accounts
  • Accurate recording of customer invoices and managing outstanding debtors
  • Produce multiple BACS payment runs per week
  • Process daily manual payments using online banking and treasury systems and ensure that payments are stamped as authorised by senior member of Treasury
  • Produce monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts
  • Support Treasury Administrator to perform the daily cash manager role In Kyriba, identifying and resolving any connectivity issues

Who we're looking for:


  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Good knowledge of Business World and a broad understanding of bank reconciliation processes and procedures
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills
  • AAT or equivalent or working towards ACCA/CIMA following AAT completion, would be advantageous but not crucial

What's in it for you?

  • Non-Contributory Pension 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
  • Parental leave 6 months full pay
  • 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on fulltime equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday

Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments.

We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours.

Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation


What's next?
Our team will be in touch.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.

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