FINANCIAL ASSISTANT CAN WORK REMOTTELY AS LONG AS IN THE EUROPEN TIME ZONE

Recruitment & Placement Executives; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Finance Assistant REMOTE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IN EUROPEAN TIME ZONE

Reports to: Finance Manager

Role Summary:

This is a fast-growing forward-thinking online company that is constantly thinking of innovative ways to offer its international client base a unique and 'not your average joe' user experience.

We are looking for our next Finance Assistant to form part of our rock star finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the finance department is best positioned to support and drive the company's growth in this exciting, fast-paced industry.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support the financial operations and ensure smooth and efficient financial management.

This role requires a proactive approach, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work under pressure, effectively prioritizing your workload. You must be tech-savvy, driving forward with curiosity and a growth mindset to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily bookkeeping processes such as invoices, journals, intercompany transactions, and general data entry in Xero across multiple jurisdictions.
• Daily monitoring and ownership of key financial metrics to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Own and elevate balance sheet reconciliations across all material accounts.
• Assisting with the month-end process (including, but not limited to, accruals, prepayments, and bank reconciliations), completing all tasks in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness across elements of our trial balance.
• Assist with all year-end preparation work, including audit/statutory filing involvement.
• Support the finance team in preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance reports for management review.
• Manage the expense reimbursement process and continuously look to enhance the service for our internal customers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external GAAP.
• Understand the numbers and can effectively drive period-on-period variance analysis.
• Assisting with projects with a finance lens on an as-needed basis and as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Personal Requirements:

• You have a proactive approach to solving problems and making processes efficient.
• You are a critical thinker; we are a fast-paced company, growing even faster and need someone who is ready to hit the ground running!
• You are versatile; at Roobet one size does not fit all and we look for individuals who are flexible to get the job done...whatever it takes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams and external parties.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and data management.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments, especially operations and compliance, to ensure smooth financial workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound experience in taking part in full month-end cycles, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting.
• You have advanced Excel knowledge.
• Proficient in financial software and tools (e.g., Xero and Anaplan).
• Accounting and/or finance-related degree qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance, preferably within the industry.
• Fully remote working model.
• Competitive remuneration.
• We build on trust.
• A very young and enthusiastic team who are passionate about the company.
• Private hospital health insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your work/life balance.
• Training and development.

Values

• Fun - fight the mundane; be surprising, spontaneous, and unpredictable.
• Fast - react quickly, be nimble, leap blockers.
• Tough - rush to conflict, speak your mind and take punches.
• Warm - invest in relationships, feel 'familiar' to our customer.

Desired Skills:

• BCOM
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
• BCOM ACCOUNTS
• BCOM ECONOMICS

Desired Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years