Fabulous opportunity for a finance assistant/administrator working for a highly successful Wealth Management company on the outskirts of St Albans.  The role would require 2 days in the office and the opportunity to work from home for 3 days.  

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The role is varied and would include the following responsibilities:

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Income - iO, Xero and Subsheet

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• Upload cash transactions for all companies via bank file excel upload. Adding provider statements to iO system. Collect commission statements (e.g., from post, emails, portal logins) and save on file. Check automatic matching to make sure everything has been allocated. Manual matching and allocating of statements on locking day.
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• Raising Sales invoices in Xero to reconcile the cash receipt.  Ensure correct allocation of income type, Upload statements to Xero as supporting evidence.
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• Manual input to update columns with dates and amounts received.
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• Check posting regularly to ensure iO/Subsheet/Xero match. Maintain up to date process notes/manual for the income process.  Continuously develop the process to ensure automation where possible, and efficient use of time.
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Accounts Payable

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• Managing Accounts Payable processes including checking invoices, coding invoices, scheduling payment runs and reconciling payments in Xero. Accurate and descriptive recording of all costs in Xero. Liaise with suppliers to obtain copies or missing invoices. Liaise with debit card holders to obtain confirmation/receipts to support spend. Regular review of costs to ensure correct amounts being invoiced. Maintain the accounts shared mailbox, including timely/professional replies to queries. Maintain contact/supplier listing in Xero to ensure accurate record keeping.
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Other

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• Regular reconciliation of Bank accounts across 4+ companies in Xero. Manage Sales invoicing for small subsidiary Lumin Pensions, issuing invoices and updating tracker with finance information. Contacting providers for missing statements. Investigate missing income lines. Liaising with paraplanners to amend/add plans in iO so that statement lines can be allocated correctly. Participate in the iO lock which is done twice monthly – the 15th (or nearest working day before 15th) and the last working day of the month. Fixed asset tracking. Other ad hoc finance tasks as necessary.
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The company would be looking for a bright, outgoing and team orientated individual with previous experience in a similar role, with excellent numeracy skills and a strong eye for detail.  Previous experience of using Xero is desired (or similar Quickbooks/Sage) and a working knowledge of Excel.

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