Position Overview & Specifications

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd (MRN) is a leading childcare provider based in London and Bristol, with over 27 years in the industry. We are a small but growing organisation that is looking to expand Head Office operations.

We are looking for a passionate individual (new or experienced graduate) to fill our Finance Assistant vacancy and join our head office team. Former experience is ideal. The successful candidate will have the following desirable skills:

Ability to deal with people at different levels within the organisation
Good team player who is willing to listen and take new ideas on board
Needs to have a professional and proactive approach
Flexibility to adapt to different situations.
Ability to quickly assess and resolve problems.
Intermediate Excel skills and fully proficient in using Microsoft Word.
A Degree in a relevant discipline is required.

Features & Benefits of the role:

Full training and development provided
Full-time position (35 hours per week)
Salary - up to £23,000 and above dependent upon candidate
Full study support for a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
Pension scheme
Opportunities for promotion and career progression

Job Responsibilities:

Coding of all purchase invoices and entering onto accounts system
Processing of all customer invoicing
Responsible for supplier payment runs
Completing daily reconciliations of bank accounts for multiple sites
Credit Control and dealing with all parent finance queries
Reconciliation of company credit card expenses
Responsible for dealing with all company contractors
Dealing with customer debt collection
Management of the Health and Safety compliance for multiple sites
Other ad hoc duties as required

Please note that if we have not contacted you within 5 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future.

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A CLEAR DBS CHECK, ALL OVERSEAS APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN OVERSEAS CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

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