Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An independent arts higher education organisation are looking for an ambitious junior accountant to join their growing team. The finance function is going through a transformation, with a real focus on improving processes and efficiencies, and so need an adaptable candidate to get on board and help with this change. You will be an aspiring accountant, either a graduate, or junior with some experience, looking to complete a professional qualification. The role will be responsible for AR and credit control but also has some responsibilities assisting with management accounts and year end.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that receipts are promptly, accurately and fully recorded in both Netsuite and internal systems, posting intercompany journals where required
- Take ownership of the Credit Control on a regular cycle, escalating to other departments if necessary
- Daily management of shared inbox - answering queries from students and other stakeholders
- Weekly bank reconciliations by working day 3 each month, match payments to the correct payees.
- Assist with month end and statutory accounts prep duties when required
- Assist with sales and purchase ledger transaction postings when needed
- To clearly document and communicate processes with training where necessary, and to continually improve processes to enhance business performance.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Relevant degree in Accounting/Business/Maths etc.
- Keen interest in completing a professional qualification
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- Ideally have some experience using a finance system, Netsuite in particular
- Team player qualities, adaptable and eager to learn
- Possess fantastic time management skills and able to work to strict deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer focused (internal and external stakeholders)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Trace's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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