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Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Finance Technician (Fixed Term Contract)
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
Company Info We take pride in being there for our customers. We help them deal with whatever life has in store and support them in achieving financial security; and that’s thanks to the talented and dedicated people who work with us. For us, 'social responsibility’ is not just a buzzword. It defines us and runs through everything we do for our customers and as an employer. And working with us, you’ll get a competitive reward package and have the flexibility and autonomy to deliver your personal, business and career goals. Department Info From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms - our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age . Job Duties Daily Actions . Process data in accordance with documented procedures and controls, including same day and intra-account payments, preparation of daily fund boxes for closure and posting of journals to the Oracle accounting system as part of statutory financial or regulatory reporting period end close, in accordance with Accounting Operations timetables. Reconciliations . Responsible for financial or box reconciliations, including the investigation and clearance of outstanding items, as per deadlines mandated in the Accounting Operations timetable, ensuring the reasons for reconciling items are clearly and concisely explained. Financial Reporting . Contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly financial / management accounts, related revenue, balance sheet, tax or other regulatory returns in accordance with Accounting Operations timetables. Management Information . Assist with the delivery of analytical support and management information to various business units, as well as ad hoc requests from Accounting Operations management. Financial Controls . Adhere to robust financial controls in compliance with Group Standards, statutory and regulatory requirements and the risk and control framework. Maintain procedure notes, ensuring they are up to date and fit for purpose. Process Reviews . Identify and agree with Accounting Operations management, improvements to processes and procedures which will assist with our aim of seeking continuous improvements. Teamwork . Assist with cross training within the team. Treating Customer Fairly . Ensure that the appropriate Finance MI, process and systems are in place to provide support to the product divisions so that customers are treated fairly in line with Legal & General’s Customer Experience and TCF policy. Skills Required Qualifications: Either, already studying towards a recognised professional accounting, investment administration or other relevant qualification. Or, with some relevant experience witihn a Finance or investment environment. Knowledge: Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Practical experience of accounting and bookkeeping procedures. Skills : Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff throughout the business and prepared to actively participate in meetings. Attention to detail and able to work accurately to tight deadlines. Good analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to identify process improvement opportunities. Able to work independently or as part of a team, while planning and prioritising tasks. Proactively seeks solutions to problems and escalates concerns and is prepared to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements. Clarifies objectives, aims and timescales to deliver the required outcome. Builds and develops strong relationships with peers and within the Accounting Ops leadership team. Benefits Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, an annual supplement for private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.