Finance Assistant / Manager

Ecology by Design is currently looking to appoint a Finance Assistant/ Manager to join our team.

Ecology by Design was setup in January 2015 and we have had consistent growth ever since. We strive to employ the best and brightest and reward hard work and dedication. We provide ecology consultancy services to a wide range of clients. We pride ourselves in technical excellence and providing an innovative, pragmatic, client-friendly service.

We are a young business and we seek to employ ambitious professionals to join us in this period of growth. We work across the UK with the majority of our projects across the Home Counties, South and Midlands.

The candidate will work with our office manager in an important administrative function. The right person will be excited by joining a rapidly growing business and have clear ambition to grow with the business helping shape it as a modern, innovative environmental consultancy. The scope of this role is flexible and will give the right candidate an opportunity to shape their place in the business and could lead to more senior roles.

The core functions of the role are (but not limited to)

• Manage company bank accounts


• Reconciliation


• Manage and process invoices


• Liaise with external accountants


• manage financial relationship with suppliers


• Process staff expense claims


• Credit control


• assist with forecasting
  
  A minimum of 2 years' experience as a financial administrator, or similar.


• Proficiency in accounting software, such as Xero


• Good IT skills - including use of Microsoft Office (Xero, Word, Excel and Outlook);


• In-depth knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards.


• Experience in financial reporting.


• Highly organised with strong attention to detail


• Ability to multi-task, juggling several tasks at once


• Great collaboration and communication skills.


Desirable Skills

• Demonstrable enthusiasm for the environment
  
  Apple computer and iPhone;


• Competitive salary;


• Professional memberships paid for;


• Unlimited in-house training and external training budget;


• Colleague awarded bonus scheme;


• Generous pension;


• Unlimited annual leave and flexible approach to work time, balancing a healthy work life balance.


New perks added frequently, reflecting being part of an exciting and innovative young business.

The candidate must live within commuting distance to Chalgrove, Oxfordshire or be willing to relocate. However, many of our staff mix working from home and the office on a flexible basis.

Being part of a young company offers excellent opportunities for rapid career progression.