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Unmind

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have attention to detail, self-management skills, Excel/Google Sheets proficiency, a finance qualification in progress, and experience in small business finance roles.
  • You will manage accounts payable, handle inquiries, support revenue collection, improve processes, conduct bank reconciliations, assist with month-end tasks, and ensure compliance with tax obligations.

Requirements

  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Exhibit strong self-management skills in handling workload and tasks.
  • Enthusiasm for taking on new responsibilities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Embrace a collaborative approach and value teamwork.
  • Competent in working with Excel and ideally Google Sheets, and of finance stack software (Xero, Payhawk).
  • Studying for a tax or accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT).
  • Experience in a small business as a Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role.
  • Basic understanding of accounting and tax principles (e.g. PAYE, VAT, NIC).
  • Recording receipts and payments, including credit control.
  • Experience of liaising with external stakeholders (i.e. customers and suppliers).

Responsibilities

  • Manage accounts payable ensuring precise and timely handling of supplier, practitioner and employee expenses aligning with financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintain the finance inbox and ticketing systems to ensure suppliers, clients and the practitioner network receive timely responses to queries.
  • Collaborate with our commercial team to ensure we collect revenue timely and accurately. Support credit control efforts by following up on outstanding customer payments and maintaining accurate debtor records.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance function streamlining systems and tools around expenses, bank reconciliations, payments runs and collections.
  • Carry out regular bank reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting by providing accurate accounts payable inputs.
  • Assist the Management Accountant on month-end and year-end processes including management accounts and statutory audit.
  • Provide support for compliance/ tax obligations such as IR35 checks, VAT, GST and other sales taxes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Finance Assistant role?

The primary responsibility of the Finance Assistant role is to support the whole business in managing daily financial activities, including accounts payable, revenue collection, and process improvement within the finance function.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

We prefer candidates who are studying for a tax or accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT) and have experience in a small business as a Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

While some experience is important, we firmly believe in learning opportunities and welcome candidates who are ambitious and willing to grow in this position.

What kind of training and support will be provided?

As a Finance Assistant, you will receive coaching from an all-star finance team and full study support as you work on your professional qualifications.

What software skills are required for the Finance Assistant?

Candidates should be competent in working with Excel and ideally Google Sheets, along with experience using finance stack software such as Xero and Payhawk.

What are the working hours for this role?

This role is a full-time position, and we offer flexible working, including 3pm finishes on Fridays from June to August.

What is Unmind’s approach to diversity and inclusion?

Unmind is committed to building a workplace that celebrates differences and strives for inclusivity, ensuring that every employee feels equal, seen, and heard.

Are there opportunities for process improvement in this role?

Yes, part of the role involves identifying opportunities for process improvement within the finance function, which includes streamlining systems around expenses, payments, and collections.

What benefits do you offer for employees?

Unmind offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, equity schemes, generous parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and access to wellness programs.

Can I work fully remotely as a Finance Assistant?

This role involves hybrid work, requiring one team day a week in our dog-friendly Central London office.

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Unmind

Creating a world where mental health is universally understood, nurtured, and celebrated.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
51-200
Employees
2016
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Unmind is a leading workplace mental health platform that empowers more than 2.5 million employees around the world to live more fulfilling and balanced lives. Underpinned by clinical psychology and powered by technology, the platform helps employees proactively measure, understand, and nurture their own mental health across seven core areas of wellbeing - fulfilment, coping, calmness, happiness, connection, health, and sleep. With Unmind, leaders are empowered to drive positive cultural change across their organisation by accessing aggregated and anonymised insights into the wellbeing of their people. Uber, Virgin Media, Sainsbury’s, Gymshark, and the NHS are some of the many organisations that have partnered with Unmind to create a world where mental health is universally understood, nurtured, and celebrated.