Accounts Assistant

Our Graduates; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the Smart Pension Master Trust Finance team as we develop and expand our processes and capabilities.

We’re looking for a reliable team player, who understands member transactions and is keen to learn and grow, as we seek to professionalise, integrate and build a high performing finance function within a Fintech environment.

We’re on an ambitious growth path, so desire and ability to problem solve, with a constant improvement mindset is essential. The role will offer tremendous scope for personal development and opportunity to make a significant impact as we build a best-in-class finance function.

Reporting to the Financial Controller – Smart Pension Master Trust, and supporting the Finance team, the Accounts Assistant will be based in London with the ability to work from home on a hybrid basis.

What you will do:

1. Assist in the day-to-day running of the Master Trust finance functions
2. Processing of daily and monthly payrolls, liaising with 3rd party suppliers and engaging with internal stakeholders
3. Assisting with processing of member contributions, adhering to internal service level agreements for investment
4. Preparation of cashbook entries and journals in Netsuite, including payroll related journals
5. Cash management including monitoring and reconciliation of the scheme bank accounts
6. Preparation of other reconciliations within the team as required
7. Mailbox monitoring and responding to internal queries in a timely manner
8. Assist with the preparation of the quarterly administration report
9. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support system development with member experience in mind.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The skills, experience, and aptitudes we are looking for are listed below but please don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t meet every single one of these criteria – having a ‘can do’ attitude is sometimes more important than being able to tick every box:

1. DB or DC pensions experience, or experience in a finance role
2. Currently studying or looking to study AAT, ACCA or CIMA (not essential)
3. Experience of Microsoft suite of products including Excel and experience of G-Suite an advantage
4. A high level of diligence and attention to detail
5. Strong time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
6. Proactive with a willingness to learn and a ‘can do’ attitude
7. Strong communication with high amounts of energy and drive
8. Experience in financial services or technology sectors is beneficial
9. Netsuite and / or Tableau experience beneficial