Finance Assistant

CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through three business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

The Group generates revenue of more than £500m from 500 practices across the UK and Australia, with more than 8,000 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group. 

This is a permanent position, working 40 hours per week on a hybrid basis at our Head Office in Diss.

Summary of role:

The role has responsibility of being a Finance Assistant across both the Management Accounts and Treasury teams.

The principal aspects of the role are:

• Support and assist Treasury and Management Accounts team with day to day tasks as directed by Treasury Team Leader and Management Accounts Manager
• Reconciliation of balance sheets and till reconciliations and bank accounts as required
• Review and manage nominals as instructed
• Manage inboxes, calls and queries as required
• Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the business

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Support and assist the Management Accounts team to enable the team to fulfil their core responsibilities to the business at the highest level
• Assist in the month end process by collating and processing data for input into the financial systems
• Assist in the reconciliation of monthly balance sheets
• Assist in the review of nominal ledgers and make accruals and prepayments for income and costs accordingly
• Assist in maintaining the email inboxes and dealing with queries from the business
• Assist the Management Accounts team in the resolution of queries received from Management Accounts Manager or other colleagues across the business as directed.

Treasury

• Support and assist the Treasury Team to enable them to fulfil their core responsibilities
• Assist in the daily management of the inboxes
• Assist in the management of customer payment plans and DD collections
• Assist with payments, other DD collections and admin tasks
• Assist the Treasury Assistants with bank reconciliation and posting as allocated
• Assist with month end as required by the Team Leader

Financial Control across both teams

• Work with the Management Accounts Manager and Treasury Team Leader to help ensure high levels of compliance and financial control
• Assist with the development and implementation of new and improved processes and procedures
• Seek continuous development and improvement in client and customer service
• Work with immediate and wider Finance Team to share ideas and provide support if required

Experience and Key Skills Required:

Essential:

• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent team player
• Keen learner

Desirable:

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience
• Managing multiple bank accounts / reconciliations
• Reconciliation experience of nominal accounts, bank accounts or similar
• Multi currency experience in a finance role

Alongside a competitive salary, we are offering benefits including; 6.6 weeks holiday, buy/sell holiday scheme, pension matched up to 6%, 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years, enhanced, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, generous staff discount on pet care and products.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.