Finance Assistant

This role is offered on a hybrid basis with at least one day per week in the Bradley Stoke office and is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. We deploy our people to implement solutions on behalf of clients or to support them in developing their own capabilities. Our vision is a world resilient to digital threats and online harm. To achieve this we need to grow our team of talented and passionate people.

Our clients include some of the most well-known global brands national governments and innovative growing businesses. We operate in an exciting fast-growing sector that bears increasing relevance and importance to nation-states corporates universities and NGOs.

What youll be doing:

• Receive invoices via email and accurately input and maintain records within the finance system

• Review and process company expenses including corporate card transactions and reimbursable costs

• Prepare and execute payment runs in line with company schedules

• Complete daily bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records

• Maintain the Accounts Payable ledger ensuring all data is complete accurate and up to date

• Raise Accounts Receivable invoices ensuring all internal processes and approvals have been followed

• Set up and activate projects within the finance system ensuring all required supporting documentation is in place

• Carry out regular credit control activities to manage outstanding balances

• Maintain the Accounts Receivable ledger ensuring all account data is complete and accurate

• Support month-end close processes ensuring all tasks are completed in line with the reporting timetable including bank reconciliations corporate card reconciliations VAT reviews overheads analysis and maintaining complete and accurate AP and AR ledgers.

One day one you will bring

• Demonstrable experience managing Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable ledgers

• Ability to work in a fast paced agile environment and effectively reprioritise tasks as required

• Our clients are not all equal and a single approach does not fit all. We work with many international clients who require a different approach to that of our UK clients flexibility and forward thinking to meet our client needs and sensitivities is essential for this role.

• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Experience using client portals for onboarding invoice submission and payment tracking would be advantageous

Diversity Equity and Inclusion at PGI

As a British company which operates internationally we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team we couldnt do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80 geographies our people speak 25 languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.

Accessibility at PGI

Every individual has different requirements so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace.

We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible but if you have any questions or concerns please get in touch.

Please note: We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource we will reach out to you.