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IFG are growing… An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join our fantastic Finance team at our Head Office in Woking. This role will include a mixture of office based and homeworking- whilst training you will be required to work 5 days in the office then will move to 3 days office and 2 days home based). We are offering a salary between up to £36,000 depending on experience. The role is Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm.
This role is initally a 6 month Fixed term contract
What the role involves:
The primary responsibility of this role is to produce the monthly IFG Client profit and loss statements and client Invoicing. In addition, this role will support the department Head in the preparation of client budgets and forecast. We require someone who has good organisational skills, can self-prioritise, communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance staff and a high attention to detail.
- Preparation of monthly School Profit and Loss accounts and invoices for sign off
- Work in collaboration with the Operational Managers and Finance Business Partner to ensure information is accurate and relevant.
- Work in collaboration with the Management Accountants to ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly revenue
- Support the Finance team with the set-up of new school reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition
- Ensure completeness and integrity of the customer accounts
- Build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally
- Manage customer queries
- Any Ad Hoc duties as required
What we are looking for....
- You will have at least 12 months experience as a Finance Assistant managing account reconciliations.
- AAT graduate preferred but not essential
- A background in working with cashless providers is essential, experience of working within a school environment would be advantageous.
- IT skills: competent user of the full “Microsoft office” suite (word, excel, PowerPoint, and outlook). Competent with VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot tables.
- The ability to work well under pressure, and are comfortable in a very flexible, fast paced working environment.
- Have a proactive approach and the ability to work under own initiative.
- Reach targets and adhere to month end deadlines.
- Be positive in your outlook with a great can-do attitude, willing to gain new skills.
About Us
Impact Food Group provide catering for 700 state schools, academies and trusts nationwide. The company was formed in 2018 by bringing together the two leaders in the market, Cucina and Innovate. In 2019 IFG launched Chapter One to cater solely for independent schools.
As an education catering specialist our vision is to Feed More Students, Better Food. We put this at the centre of every decision we make ensuring that we source the highest quality food offers, train, reward and enthuse our teams to aspire for excellence in food quality and customer care. Ensuring that we bring in innovation with the best of the high street inspiring our menus to deliver food offers and dining experiences that your students and staff will want to return for day after day.
What we can offer...
- Monday to Friday working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Access to IFG rewards (money off high street)
- Yearly Summer Party
- Centrally based offices
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
Impact Food are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which Innovate Services Ltd supply the cost for.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
