Finance Assistant

 

 

 

The Company

 

Established in 2016, Perch has rapidly grown to become one of the UK’s foremost debt collection groups, overseeing the financial well-being of over a million customers and assets exceeding £1 billion. Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts. We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success. Perch’s comprehensive platforms offer clients a one-stop shop of market-leading, data-driven services spanning the entire debt lifecycle, including BPO services, debt collection, debt purchase, reconnection, and litigation services.

 

 

The Role

 

Working in a small finance team the Finance Assistant will be supporting the smooth running of the finance function on a daily basis. The Finance Assistant is a crucial role within the team, ensuring accurate accounting processes are maintained, ledgers are managed effectively and cash is consistently up-to-date and accurately reconciled.

 

 

The Responsibilities

 

  • Process and review financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer cash transactions and expense reports.
  • Assist with sales ledger duties such as raising invoices, matching client files and payments.
  • Assist with credit control activities, e.g. liaising with clients, resolving queries and allocating payments.
  • Assist with purchase ledger duties such as posting invoices and processing payment runs.
  • Manage daily cash collections reconciliations.
  • Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Support the business with the new purchase order system.
  • Support the business with the company expenses system.
  • Maintain suspense transactions and seek ways to reduce the balance of suspense.
  • Processing refund payments to customers.
  • Any other finance activities as required.

 

 

The Person

  • Have a proven track record in a similar role.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work with large volumes of data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and within a close team working environment.
  • Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and a desire to seek efficiencies in tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in accounting systems, Access Financials desirable.

 

 

We Are An Equal Employer

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. At Perch, our strength lies in our team, their enthusiasm, and their passion for the business. Whether you’re looking to gain foundational skills in financial services, have a knack for customer service, or seek to expand your horizons, we likely have the perfect opportunity for you.

 

 

Please email your CV to: recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk

 

 

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