Finance Assistant

NLB Solutions are working with a subsidiary of a large business based in Watford to recruit for a new member of the team that will join as a Finance Assistant. This role is suitable for someone that has graduated with a accountancy related degree or has started their AAT studies and is keen to develop in the future to doing management accounts. This is going to be part of a team of 5 and report in to the Head of Finance. The business offer study support and a really supportive team that will offer a nurturing environment for the person. The right person will have drive and ambition and a desire to become a management accountant within this business. Duties: • Raise invoices and credit notes • Produce premium collection reports • Process and record refunds • Collate and distribute broker commission statements • Clear triage queries • Reply to premium receipt queries • Respond to client/broker queries • Assist with credit control • Assist with weekly direct debit collection file and upload to BACS system • Assist with recording BACS receipts on Salesforce • Assist with direct debit failures • Produce analysis to aid clients’ P11D calculations • Recommend and implement process & procedure improvements to make sure everything is running in an efficient and timely manner • Adherence to compliance processes and regulatory requirements including but not limited to the identification and support of vulnerable customers • Have a basic knowledge of other departments’ processes • Undertake general office duties from time to time when required Person Spec: • Strong numerical ability and attention to detail • Good knowledge of MS Excel • Highly methodical and process-orientated • Organisational skills; managing and prioritising multiple tasks • Ability to build rapport and maintain successful relationships • Ability to respond well under pressure and deadlines • Empathetic; able to identify, understand and respond to different views • Listening and responding effectively • Use of concise, clear and appropriate language • Work well as part of a team as well as being able to use own initiative • Excellent verbal and written communication skills