Job Description

Company Overview

Wren Sterling is a UK-wide independent financial advice business working with over 16,000 clients. In complex markets that change frequently, we help our Workplace and Private clients make the right financial choices to make them feel confident and in control of their finances. In the Private Client market, we specialise in all aspects of pensions, investments, retirement planning, estate planning and tax planning. For our Workplace clients we are experts in workplace pensions, employee benefits, and workplace wellbeing strategies, helping organisations and their employees take the biggest financial decisions.

We're a fast-growing business that is committed to giving our employees a fulfilling experience where everyone can grow professionally in a supportive environment. Our values guide everything we do, from how we support our colleagues to how we serve our clients. Discover more about our four values on our website:

Wren Sterling Knows Wren Sterling Cares Wren Sterling Acts Wren Sterling Delivers
Role Overview

This role is a varied role that will provide efficient, high-quality accounting support to internal management and clients with responsibilities including supporting with the management of the account mailbox, daily and monthly bank reconciliations alongside purchase ledger invoice processing.

Qualifications

Essential:

5 GSCE's or equivalent (including Maths and English)

Desirable:

AAT or equivalent

Principle Objectives & Responsibilities

Principle Objectives and Responsibilities include the following, other objectives may be assigned:

Maintaining a busy accounts mailbox Processing daily cash books. Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations in Sage 200. Carry out purchase ledger invoice processing - ensuring prompt and accurate recording of liabilities and reconciliation of creditor accounts. This includes obtaining the relevant signatories for authorisation, nominal cost coding and posting to Sage 200c accounting system and Concur invoicing system. Supporting month-end tasks. To undertake any other task as may reasonably be required by the Company. Ensure work area has all relevant paperwork filed regularly in the appropriate filing system. Promote professional behavior by demonstrating courtesy and respect to all colleagues and following the Company's equality and diversity policy at all times. Ensuring health and safety policies are observed.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge of purchase ledger procedures Knowledge of internal banking and accounting procedures Knowledge of month end procedures Knowledge of the Data Protection and Money Laundering Acts
Skills Required

Essential skills:

IT literate, including all Microsoft Packages. Experience of Sage 200, or similar accounting package Attention to detail and ability to input data accurately Develop and sustain good working relationships with:
o Suppliers

o Colleagues

Ability to work supportively and jointly with colleagues Confident and effective telephone skills Ability to work under pressure when necessary Ability to construct written communications that are effective and meet business needs
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Life insurance Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

SAGE 200 Accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG1 5AA

Application deadline: 25/04/2025
Reference ID: WSHR1