Finance Administrator - 6 Month FTC

Finance Administrator - 6 Month FTC - Leeds - £26,000pa

We are supporting a great business based in Leeds looking for a experienced Finance Administrator to join their Finance Team on a 6 Month FTC. There is a strong chance this opportunity could be extended / go permanent.

As a successful Finance Administrator you will work alongside the existing finance team and report into the Finance Director. This role will heavily focus on ensuring bank postings are accurate and completely daily.

This role will initially be full time in the office but after 3 months and successful probation/got to grips with the role hybrid working will be an option. Salary is dependent on experience but around £26,000pa.

Responsibilities as a Finance Administrator:

• Downloading bank statements and bank postings for multiple clients accounts.
• Completing weekly debt reviews and sending out communication.
• Raising invoices to clients on a weekly basis.
• Set up standing order payments for council tax and debt repayment plans for clients.
• Liaising with Operations to ensure SMI exemptions are applied where applicable to council tax liabilities.
• Liaising with any external debt collection agencies to ensure no services are disconnected and repayment plans are negotiated and put into payment.

Requirements of the role:

• Previously worked as a Finance Administrator (be able to come in and hit the ground running).
• IT Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software packages (Microsoft Navision would be an advantage but not essential).
• Effective and persuasive oral and written communications skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills that are flexible and adaptable to a variety of situations.