Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Salary: £30,000 Duration: Permanent 

Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Administrator to join our client's dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of financial processes, supporting daily and month-end tasks, reconciliations, and reporting. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while assisting in the smooth operation of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily and Month-End Processes:Assist with accruals, prepayments, financial reporting, and system administration. Support the finance team in delivering accurate and timely data in accordance with deadlines.

• Reconciliation and Analysis:Perform daily and monthly reconciliations, including Premiums, Claims, Expenses, Reassurance, Tax, and other financial transactions. Investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.

• Collaboration and Query Resolution:Liaise with other departments to resolve financial queries and improve process efficiency.

• Accounts Payable/Receivable:Process invoices, expense claims, and payment runs. Conduct bank reconciliations and assist with VAT returns.

• Cash Management:Review daily funding requirements to ensure bank accounts are maintained at the agreed levels.

• Process Improvement:Maintain and update process and procedure notes to reflect best practices.

• Ad-Hoc Support:Assist the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

• Detail-Oriented and Organised:Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

• Analytical Skills:Capable of analysing and reconciling data using financial systems, third-party portals, and other software. Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Effective Communication:Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to engage with external suppliers and internal teams.

• Team Player:Flexible and collaborative approach to work, particularly during key reporting periods. Eager to contribute to a supportive and productive team environment.

• Proactive and Eager to Learn:Positive attitude with a willingness to develop new skills and grow professionally.

• Essential:Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a keen interest in advancing technical skills. Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.

• Desirable:Previous experience in an accounting or finance role. Studying or aspiring to study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification.