Finance Assistant

Finance AssistantLocation: Andover - 37.5 hours per week We are the Pure Group, and for all those fantastic Finance professionals out there, looking for a new direction and new career, this is the moment to join our "well-respected" Finance teamWho Are We? The Pure Group was formed with the primary focus to disrupt the market and has successfully grown into a very successful collective of companies, specialising in end of life and later life planning including funeral plans, insurance products and Cremation services. We are fast moving, high growth, entrepreneurial, direct to consumer, and regulated by the FCA. Our locations include Hampshire, Midlands and Scotland, with a continued expansion programme. We are the market leader, and our brand awareness is phenomenal, being the best known brand in a growing sector. We have more 5

• reviews on Trustpilot than any of our competitors, with focussed ambition for continued growth, whilst maximising our competition edge. We have strong Pure
Values and take pride in caring deeply about our customers and their loved ones. We take accountability, and we never settle for second best - working at Pure means being part of a growing, exciting Group, that makes a real difference to the people we serve. What does our successful Finance Assistant look like? Highly motivated, detail-oriented with a proven track record working in Finance, and a strong of history of dealing with high payment volumes and responding quickly and accurately to client requests. Experience outbound calls to clients with missing payments is also desirable. They have a blend of skills - keen analytical abilities, high attention to detail and accuracy,A positive team player, empathetic and supportive towards others, and able to work autonomously. Passionate about ensuring accuracy of own work, and collaboratively supporting both their own team and those in the wider business. Previous track record within an FCA regulated Finance team and familiarity with financial services and the FCA regulations a plus but not essential.The Role The banking department of the Pure Finance team is responsible for dealing quickly and effectively with client payments, reacting to client queries and supporting our Care Team and Customer Service colleagues in dealing with client queries. We also manage credit control for client paymentsKey Responsibilities: Allocating client payments from multiple payment platforms to invoicesActive management of cheques and Bank Giro CreditsReviewing and Credit Control of the Aged Debtors, including calls to clients where applicableDealing with Pre-need queries and daily monitoring of the Pre-Need mailboxAccurately processing cancellations and refunds in reaction to client requestsResponsible for assisting with monthly reconciliation of Pre-Need accountsAssisting with the reconciliation of suspense accountsOther Ad hoc tasksOur Benefits Generous 30 days holiday plus bank holidays Bupa Health Cash PlanLife AssuranceCompany Pension, or option for SMART Pension. Family friendly occupational benefitsEmployee Assistance Programme, including access 24/7Comprehensive InductionLearning and Development AcademyDiscounted Gym membershipCycle to work scheme. Friendly and supportive, modern working environments, with free on-site parking! Equal OpportunitiesThe Pure Group strives to be an equal opportunity employer, and actively encourages applications from all backgrounds no matter your age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and believe it enriches our work, drives innovation, and fosters a supportive and caring environment. We encourage you to let us know if you would like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. If you are wanting to join a Group, that is fast moving, makes things happen, and has the means to invest in its future and its people - and truly respects what you do, then this could be just the job you are looking for… Please note, we may need to undertake a vetting process through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Disclosure Scotland on new employees, dependent on requirement. All gaps in your CV must be disclosed.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.