Company

Paragon Banking Group PlcSee more

addressAddressSolihull, West Midlands
type Form of workPermanent
salary SalaryDependent upon experience
CategoryAccounting & Finance

Job description

Brief description
This
is an exciting opportunity to join the Financial Accounting team within the Group’s Finance division.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and be able to produce work accurately and to timetable. They will have a desire to pursue a career within Finance.

Purpose of the role
You will be part of the SPV and Third Party Accounting team of 9 people. This is part of the wider Financial Control team of 20 people, which is responsible for accounting for all Group companies and for making most of the Group’s payments to borrowers, introducers and suppliers.
You will have a busy and varied workload and will be expected to develop good working relationships with other departments and external parties including our banks and auditors.
Duties and responsibilities
  • Processing invoices, bank statements and journals through the nominal ledger
  • Preparing accrual and prepayment schedules
  • Dealing with enquiries from external parties, including suppliers, banks and auditors
  • Preparing periodic reports for both internal and external customers
  • Supporting the year end and interim statutory reporting and auditing process
  • Maintaining and reconciling bank, investment and inter company accounts
  • Preparing reports and payments to Paragon’s funding providers
  • Providing information to Treasury to enable them to manage the Group’s cash position as well as performing the administration tasks necessary to support these activities

Request

Skills
  • Prior experience of working within a financial environment or undertaking a finance-based study course
  • Strong numeracy skills and the ability to analyse large volumes of data
  • Effective communication skills for face to face, telephone and written communication
  • Strong IT skills, particularly with spreadsheets
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
  • An inquisitive mind and the confidence to ask questions to develop knowledge and understanding
  • Flexible working approach and the ability to commit to extended hours if required to at short notice
Desirable
  • Previous financial services experience preferred, but not essential
  • Experience of using account software including Coda Financials
Qualifications and experience
Ideally be AAT qualified or part qualified, or have 18 months experience of working in a finance based department.
Working hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm (one hour for lunch).
Hybrid role, 3 days working in the Solihull office.

Benefits

Paragon perks Generous holiday allowance, with a day off for your birthday! Paid community volunteering Company-wide, profit-sharing bonus Pension plan - we’ll contribute up to 10% of your annual salary Life assurance and personal accident cover Be flexible We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. We operate hybrid working, splitting our week between the office and home. Be yourself We welcome diversity and we care about inclusion. That’s why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Formed in 2020, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience and ideas to build a more equal, diverse and inclusive business. Be heard We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future. Be well We offer a range of support to help you care for your wellbeing, from our free Employee Assistance Programme to our qualified Wellbeing team who are on hand to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life. Be better We want you to reach your potential and, as an Investors in People employer, we’ll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager. Be a part of it! Our employees tell us that the best thing about Paragon is the people! So, if you’re looking for an energetic, friendly team with a great set of values to help you take the next step in your career, apply now and let’s grow together!    
Refer code: 3423911. Paragon Banking Group Plc - The previous day - 2024-06-21 22:30

Paragon Banking Group Plc

Solihull, West Midlands

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