Finance Assistant
Role Overview
MDPI is seeking a Financial Assistant to support the global and local Finance teams and Management across a broad range of financial administration activities. Reporting directly to Financial Controller, the Financial Assistant will play an important role in supporting the UK office’s financial operations, including day-to-day bookkeeping and related financial and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare external and financial applications such as expense approval.
Perform the initial check on requested travel and other reimbursements.
Complete the internal bookkeeping for daily transactions.
File and record invoices.
Book hotels, flights, etc., for business travel to ensure the most cost-effective purchase.
Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing, monthly cost files, transfer files, and monthly internal transfer invoices.
Assist with the monthly accounts reconciliation and checks including cost files.
Assist with the preparation of local, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings for MDPI UK i.e. VAT return, corporation tax, and P11D form.
Assist with the preparation of month-end and year-end UK office financial statements.
Assist with procurement and obtaining service and other quotations for purchases as needed.
Assist in conducting internal audits.
Additional Responsibilities
Handle ad hoc financial tasks and support various finance-related activities as required.
Experience and Required Skills
At least 2 years of professional experience in Finance or Accounting or equivalent education.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
Desired Skills
Professional accounting qualifications, such as AAT, ACCA, or equivalent.
Experience with accounting software and financial systems is an advantage.
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- Department
- Finance
- Location
- Manchester
- Employment type
- Full-time
Benefits!
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Special Days Off
Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions. -
Our Culture
A friendly working environment with regular social events, after work drinks, seasonal parties, pizza lunches, team building and a variety of restaurants and bars nearby. -
Bonus Incentives
Depending on your role, you may be eligible for our bonus scheme which rewards high-performing employees. -
Cyclescheme
Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories. -
Health Cash Plan
After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, prescriptions amongst many other health services.
Diversity & Inclusion
MDPI provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identification, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have offices. Thank you for your interest in applying to MDPI. We value diversity and encourage the very best candidates to apply.
