Finance Administrator

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Role Overview

As the Finance Administrator, you will support the finance team by managing invoice processing, accounts reconciliation, and statutory account preparation, while also handling administrative duties such as organizing travel and coordinating meetings for the department and CFO. 

Summary Details 

Role                    :             Finance Administrator

Seniority            :             Entry Level

Location             :             UK (100% Remote) 

Compensation :             Rate dependent on local market location and experience 

What you will be doing 

• Handle finance admin tasks, including processing invoices, reconciliations, and payments. 
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable with accuracy and efficiency. 
• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure payments, amounts, and records are correct. 
• Work with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers, and journals. 
• Record and file cash transactions, process expense requests for accountant approval, and perform bank reconciliation. 
• Assist in payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of employee payments  
• Liaise with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers as needed. 
• Organize travel, including researching and purchasing flight tickets at competitive prices. 
• Support procurement processes and general administrative duties. 
• Coordinate department meetings, meetings for the CFO, and any ad hoc meetings. 
• Monitor and respond to queries, ensuring timely responses and information collection. 

 

What you will bring

• At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting roles 
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets, ledgers, and journals, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in payments, records, and reconciliations. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask 
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with third-party providers, clients, suppliers, and internal teams. 

Desirable skills & knowledge

• Proficiency in Excel, Xero 
• Familiarity with any other accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage 
• Experience working in a SaaS company 

Personal skills & behaviours  

• Attention to detail - ensures precision in financial records, reconciliations and administrative tasks  
• Proactivity - takes initiative to manage diverse responsibilities 
• Team collaboration - works effectively with colleagues and third-party providers 
• Adaptability - thrives in a scaling SaaS environment, seamlessly handling a mix of multiple tasks  

Essential Qualifications   

• Any accounting or financial qualification (part-qualified/level1) 
• AAT qualification (Level 2 or above), bookkeeping certification, or similar credentials  

How We Work

At Payara, how we work matters just as much as what we work on. You’ll thrive in this role if you naturally live our values:

• Growth
• Openness
• Trust
• Excellence
• Passion
• Initiative
• Community

What we offer

• 100% Remote flexible working. 
• Annual allowances for L&D
• Paid time off to celebrate your birthday, for volunteering or charity work, or to focus on your mental well-being. 
• Loyalty rewards. 
• Welcome gifts and limited-edition swag. 
• Annual company retreat.
• Clear career progression plan
• Plus, many more!

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