Position: Finance Assistant.

Job Status/Type: Full Time, Permanent.

Location: Hybrid - Burton upon Trent.

Salary: up to £27,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week.

About us:
Rewards4 are the largest operator of sports-based loyalty and rewards programmes in the UK and Ireland.

Our business is trusted by over 60+ sports clubs, racecourses and sports organisations and with over two million passionate sports fans saving over £55 million on tickets and merchandise, we are growing at pace.

The role:
Based at our offices in Burton on Trent, with the opportunity for hybrid working, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join the Rewards4 Team. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will have proven experience within an finance/accounts role, and will possess an exceptional eye for detail in order to provide effective support to the team.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to be involved in a broad spectrum of finance duties, with responsibilities including the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Ledger processing – raising and sending out all invoices in a timely manner.
• Purchase Ledger processing.
• Cash and Bank Reconciliations.
• Maintenance of Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Preparation and posting of monthly journals for all programmes.
• Preparation of control account reconciliations.
• Assist with month end reporting.
• Checking all monthly credit card transactions, matching with receipts and allocating as an appropriate expense.
• Processing staff expense payments.
• Dealing with accounts related queries and requests via telephone and email. Liaising with third parties and staff members as necessary regarding such matters.
• Implementing necessary controls and processes within the Finance Department.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director in ensuring that departmental KPI's and objectives are met.
• Providing the Finance Manager with regular reports as instructed.
• Assisting the Finance Manager in the operational running of the department and working collaboratively to drive optimal performance througout the finance team.
• Relaying best practice and aiding other team members to perform at their best.
• Deputising for the Finance Manager as and when required.
• General office admin tasks e.g. Ordering stationery, ordering kitchen supplies, arranging fire alarm testing, arranging meeting requirements, general ‘housekeeping’ etc.

What we're looking for:

• A relevant accounting qualification, minimum AAT level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience of using Sage 50 cloud accounts or other accounting package.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly excel, word, and outlook.
• Experience of working within a busy finance team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with others.
• Skilled in multi-tasking, prioritising workload.
• Pro-active and an all-round team player.

Qualifications / Professional Membership

• Minimum AAT level 3 qualified or equivalent.

Our benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• Life Insurance x 4 basic salary.
• Healthcare cash plan upon successful completion of probation.
• Birthdays off!
• Early finish service day.
• Perkbox rewards.
• Access to our EAP service.
• £1000 per annum dedicated to learning and development.
• A dynamic social environment, some sport-related, some not, company-wide celebrations, and great coffee to name a few!
• The opportunity to work for a diverse company that encourages you to develop, grow and be part of a passionate and fun team.

At Rewards4, we pride ourselves in ensuring that we offer an environment that is inclusive and collaborative; where you can stretch yourself personally and develop yourself professionally. We value a diverse team and believe that a variety of experiences and backgrounds only make us stronger.