Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote

Compensation: GBP 25,000 - GBP 28,000 / year

Description

At Wealth Wizards our vision is a future where everybody in society has access to financial advice and guidance. Our Software as a Service (SaaS) platform provides engaging digital experiences for consumers and powerful tools for financial advisers.

We welcome individuals from all walks of life and strive to build a culture where all voices are heard, differences are embraced, and everyone has equal access to opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing sales and purchase invoices, managing expense claims, and handling payment runs.

You will reconcile creditor and bank accounts, manage sub-ledgers, and ensure timely debt collection.

A key aspect of the role involves maintaining accuracy and compliance within the company's financial systems, operating in line with our corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

We offer a flexible working arrangement, with approximately one in-person team meeting per quarter at our Leamington Spa office. You should feel confident working independently in a remote environment, but if you prefer a hybrid setup, you're welcome to work from our Leamington Spa office as often as you like.

What you'll be doing...

• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts and cash book subledger in our Business Central system
• Daily coding and posting of purchase invoices onto Business Central ensuring payments made to creditors on a timely basis
• Weekly supplier payment runs including management of aged debt
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all sub-ledgers
• Raising purchase orders and seeking authorisation, matching creditor invoices to purchase orders and confirm receipt of goods/services
• Creating sales orders and sales invoices on a timely basis; usually monthly and ad hoc
• Reconciling creditor account statements and performing necessary credit control as required including any necessary stakeholder escalation
• Entering company expenses into Business Central ensuring that all payments are made on time and accurately
• Entering the transactions relating to the company credit card ensuring that all transactions are posted in a timely and accurate manner
• Chasing and loading provider statements and fees into Intelligent Office system
• Reconciling Intelligent Office system to Business Central accounting system on a monthly basis
• Managing Finance inbox and answering queries from employees and third parties
• Assisting the Finance team in providing commercial support to the business
• Assist with processing of month end journals if required
• Creation of fixed asset additions in the asset register
• Assisting with annual external audit preparation
• Adhere to all Information Security policies and procedures
• Sign and adhere to the Employee Personal Data Confidentiality policy

About You

Your Experience

• AAT qualified or part-qualified, or currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA - Essential
• Experience using Business Central or Navision - Preferred, but not essential
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Essential
• Solid experience in managing both purchase and sales ledgers - Essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - Essential
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk factors and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop effective solutions - Desirable

Your Skills & Attributes

• Embody the core values of Wealth Wizards (PEARH)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of numeracy
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Strong administrative capabilities
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new IT systems
• Proactive approach to supporting and driving change

Our Values

• Pioneering
  • Driven, passionate about all financial matters
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player
  • Proactive, innovative, resilient and energetic
• Expert
  • Constantly seeking new learning/ self-development opportunities
  • Ability to represent Wealth Wizards at all times (telephone, digital or face-to-face communication)
• Accessible
  • Adaptable and enjoys a challenge
  • Builds strong collaborative relationships
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-moving business which is developing rapidly
• Reliable
  • Conscientious and tenacious
  • Total trustworthiness essential
  • Highly organised, methodical, meticulous and disciplined
• Hungry
  • Always looking for ways to improve
  • Active in continuous learning and development
  • Acts as an advocate

Our Perks

• Flexible working
• We prioritise a sustainable work/life balance
• We have a collaborative learning culture that promotes psychological safety
• 25 days annual leave plus every bank holiday
• Professional memberships funded (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
• Company pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Company performance based Bonus scheme
• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Additional holiday purchase (up to 5 days per year)
• Additional holidays for length of service (up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance
• Dental and health cash plans
• Enhanced parental leave and pay
• Discounts on gym membership and health screening
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance of 4x basic salary
• GBP 500 pension advice per year
• 6 paid days per year for self development
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle, Home & Tech scheme

Please note: Candidates must be currently located in the UK and possess full rights to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship or consider applications from individuals outside of the UK for this role.