Assistant Finance Analyst - Hybrid

Assistant Finance Analyst (37 hours per week, Permanent)

Location: Hybrid working with Priory House, Durham as a base

Salary: £28,538 - £35,673 plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary

Job Level: D

Reporting to: Finance Manager

We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

ABOUT US

Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earn Water Retailer of the Year 2021 and again in 2023. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society.

The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing, excellent career opportunities and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Wealth

• Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
• Bonus potential
• Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets, and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
• Income protection scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• 4x salary Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Time off

• 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
• A day off for your birthday
• Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• The option to buy holidays
• 1 day paid volunteering

Wellbeing

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Healthcare cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual conference and Christmas parties
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu shots

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
• We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

The Finance team are responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of Wave’s finances, including the financial control and treasury functions.

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Analyst  to support our Finance Manager in managing the financial control framework of Wave, including the day-to-day management of the company’s bank control accounts, production of monthly budget variance reports and monthly reconciliation of control accounts, and to help us to continue to develop our great and wonderful culture.

The role will suit you if you enjoy transactional finance work but are looking to develop your finance career in the longer term. For the right person the opportunity for funded study of an appropriate finance qualification is available.

WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

• Daily banking activities include bank postings and inputting payments
• Reconciliation of various control accounts
• Supporting the Finance Manager with month end processes and the production of monthly management accounts
• Supporting with the preparation of budget variance reporting and discussions with budget holders
• Management of internal email imboxes
• Raising purchase orders and ad hoc sales invoices

 WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• AAT Level 3 qualification
• Experience of working in a financial environment
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience in using accounting software
• Very strong attention to detail with a clear focus on thoroughness and accuracy
• Commitment to deliver to deadlines and the ability to operate autonomously and take initiative
• Numerate with analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to think around an issue to form their own conclusions
• Sound organisation with planning skills to deliver results accurately and on time
• A desire to learn more with the opportunity for further funded study available for the right person

Please refer to the essential criteria in the job description as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people, we would love to hear from you.

BE YOURSELF – OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause, neurodiversity, or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting [email protected].

Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter.

Closing date: 4pm on 3 July 2024

Interviews are planned for w/c 8 July 2024