Finance Assistant - Dartford

Finance Assistant - Dartford
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Finance Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a Finance Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. Working as part of the Medirest Finance team based onsite at Darent Valley Hospital delivering financial and commercial support to the Business sector. Through effective business partnering, the role will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertakenIn return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:

Help to business partner key stakeholders (financial and non-financial) ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities

Aid in delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision making

Understand and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanisms - and ongoing business performance

Understand and highlight the financial risks and opportunities arising from balance sheet maintenance

Help prepare key business reporting such as month end reports, business reviews, client reports, budgets, cash analysis and other ad-hoc analysis to be discussed at monthly review.

Monthly balance sheet review for area of responsibility, escalating key risks/ opportunities to senior stakeholders.

Support closing monthly accounts ensuring sales and costs are accurately and appropriately recognised.

Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing, active management of debt ledgers and timely resolution of queries

Support with the budgeting and forecasting process by consolidating the budget, understanding variances and preparing the budget presentation for senior stakeholders

Support with completion of documentation for client tenders, negotiations and capital expenditure appraisals

Support operational teams with understanding actions required on mobilisation and ensure that these are executed in line with timetable

You will ensure health and safety of all colleagues within the business and report any incidents via the approved company processes

Reponsibility 2

Our ideal Finance Assistant will:

Finance graduate or with some experience in accounting roles

Demonstrate passion for Finance and an understanding of management accounting

Analytical and with a high level of attention to detail

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Good knowledge of Excel

Experience of SAP and Cognos as analysis and reporting tools

Considering or actively studying Accountant in CIMA/ACCA/ACA or the like

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.Job Reference: com/1101/99320001/52465222/ONEWJCompass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!