Finance Administrator

Finance Administrator  

Location: Remote/Home-based (there is a requirement to visit office twice a month and occasional site visits)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours pw

Salary: £27,747 to £30,014 depending on experience

Due to internal promotion within The Aurora Group we are currently looking for a Finance administrator to support the Financial Operations Manager to ensure that all supplier invoices are paid, and all financial processes and procedures are adhered to.

Key Duties:

• Process and pay supplier invoices

• Resolve supplier invoice queries

• Ensure that supplier statements are reconciled on a timely basis and resolve any discrepancies

• Assist with bank reconciliations

• Assist with month end accruals, prepayments and processes

• Prepare weekly payment runs

• Work closely with other departments and schools to resolve invoice and payment issues

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the group when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of working in a accounts payable role

• Able to work accurately with strong attention to detail

• Able to work to deadlines

• Good team working skills

• A flexible and adaptable approach with a “can-do” attitude

• An outgoing and confident character with excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner

• Good Excel & Word skills

• GCSE Maths & English grade 4, or equivalent

Benefits and Additional Information

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more

• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave

• Company Sick Pay

• Enhanced Pension

• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)

• Online tools and resources

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How to Apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.