Finance Assistant

Role: Finance AssistantLocation: Leeds (we offer Hybrid working supported by a Smart Working Policy)Full Time or Part Time: Full TimeDirectorate: Corporate Services (Finance)Company Overview:Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services to support major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery.We are Project Managers, Chartered Surveyors, Transport Planners and Land Referencers, based in London, Birmingham, Warrington, Leeds, Glasgow and Dublin and supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.Established in 1992 to provide a 'one stop shop’ for land and property matters for major infrastructure projects, our client portfolio includes some of the biggest players across our four core sectors of transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration.We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations and we are proud to play a key role in facilitating and delivering the UK and Ireland’s net zero agenda, improving connectivity, enabling the repurposing of high streets and town centres and delivering new homes for the people who need them most.We are problem-solvers, can-doers and solution-drivers working collaboratively with our clients to provide proactive and strategic advice to identify and mitigate risks, deliver efficiencies and, ultimately, achieve deliverable consents and build projects that positively impact people’s lives and the world that we live in.The role will be accountable for the following:Reporting to the Management Accountant, the key responsibilities of this role will be to assist the Management Accounting function for the Company and provide general financial support to the Finance Team.Transactional postings for a new subsidiary, including raising sales invoices and posting purchase invoices and bank transactionsSet up and maintain projects in the systemBank reconciliations and general support with balance sheet reconciliationsExpense approvals and posting (including credit cards)Ensure employee data is accurately updated in the systemPreparing suppliers and expense runsLiaising and supporting the Management Accountant to ensure the accurate and timely completion of month end tasksAd-hoc queries and reporting and general support to the Finance Director, Management Accountant and Project AccountantMonitor and answer to queries sent to the team inboxThe Finance Assistant must be able to develop good working relationships with stakeholders on all levels and must therefore be professional, outgoing and approachable. The role is hybrid (based in Leeds) and working from home. It may involve some travel within the UK, principally to other Ardent offices in Warrington, London, Birmingham and Glasgow.Skills / Experience required:The ideal candidate for this Finance Assistant role will be someone studying towards AAT or CIMA/ACCA (study support can be provided) with at least a year of experience in a finance role (or similar). You will demonstrate an eagerness to learn and develop in a varied role requiring you to adapt and manage in a changing environment.The successful candidate will have:Excellent communication skillsPositive attitudeAttention to detailPro-active self-starter, can work under their own initiativeGood Excel skillsAble to work well under pressure and prioritise workGood organisational skillsTeam playerBehavioural Skills Required (Based on our Values) :Thirst for Knowledge (We embrace opportunities to learn and improve for personal and professional growth) - Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of yourself, and your people, for your role in a growth company and future role. Coach and mentor others (or actively engage with your Coach) to have a deep understanding of their knowledge and experience. Actively supporting with areas of development and career goals, extending beyond a technical remit and actively developing your business knowledge on an on-going basis.Own It (We do what we say we will. We own our individual actions, are accountable for them and take pride in adding value) - Act like it matters, take pride and caring about the outcome of people in your team, or who you work with, and your clients objectives.Be the Difference (Focus energy to make things happen. Be beyond process. Stand up, Stand out) - Be confident in your decisions and implementing them, taking into account the wider structure and objectives of the business, working with or alongside peers across the business. Be more than any other competent person in your role.Enjoy the Journey (Have fun, be engaged and be proud to be Ardent) - Translating goals and visions of the business into meaningful objectives for your team in a positive and engaging manner (delivering excellence in your own objectives), demonstrating your commitment to Ardent and the wellbeing and development of your team and colleagues. Understand the needs of your people and colleagues to have, purpose/fulfilment, personal growth, engagement, team culture and fair pay.Adapt (We drive change and innovation to deliver growth and new opportunities in an ever-changing world) - As a growth company Ardent is all about change. You must be a change maker. Demonstrate ability to drive and/or implement change to enable Ardent to continue to excel. Listen to your team and people you work with to actively search for opportunities to create change. Exhibit a resilient attitude, communicate key information in a clear and engaging way to influence others. Ardent is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.With people at the core of our business, we offer employees an unrivalled career opportunity rather than simply a job. In a fast growing organisation, we train, develop and support our staff to grow and achieve their career goals. This is supported by a number of initiatives to look after the wellbeing of our employees whilst allowing employees to work flexibility and maintain a positive work life balance.We offer an attractive benefits package to include :-Hybrid workingHealthcare planCareer progressionCoachingCycle to WorkElectric Car SchemeEnhanced maternity and paternity payFor more information, please see our services page on our website at www.ardent-management.comInterested? Get in touch!Should you be interested in hearing more about the position or wish to send your cv in. Please email [email protected]