Part-time Finance Assistant

Who are we

Total Negotiation Group is a global commercial transformation consultancy that specialises in enhancing negotiation, selling, account management, channel strategies, revenue management, and procurement processes for leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. Created in 2010, the company is in an exciting period of growth.

The UK headquarters is in Henley-on-Thames, with a network of employees and associates across the globe.

What is the role

The Finance Assistant will report to the Head of Finance, and together with the rest of the team, will support the wider business to maintain efficient processes, through best-in-class use of systems and automation which will ensure effective financial control.

The in-house finance team is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including finance operations, financial control and supporting processes, management reporting and budgeting and forecasting.  The team is supported in statutory requirements with an external accounting firm.

The role would be contracted 15-20 hours per week. The weekly hours can be done flexibly in 3, 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible to accommodate the successful candidate’s preferences.

FTE holiday entitlement is 25 days. The successful candidate would get the pro-rata equivalent of the full time entitlement in line with their weekly working hours.

The hourly rate would be £13.50

Key responsibilities

·       Accounts Payable

o   Process and manage approval process of incoming invoices.

o   Ensure payment of supplier invoices within agreed supplier terms.

o   Reconciliation of supplier statements.

·       Accounts Receivable

o   Raise approved and scheduled client invoices.

o   Chase outstanding invoices not yet approved for invoicing.

o   Ensure timely collection of aged debtors, and resolution of queries.

o   Allocation of payments received to customer accounts.

·       Expense Management:

o   Monitor and process company expenses.

o   Ensure proper documentation and approval of expenses in accordance with company policy.

o   Reconciliation of company credit card account.

·       Administrative Support

o   Manage finance email inbox to ensure timely response to queries in relation to role.

·       Continuous Improvement

o   Identify and implement opportunities for improvement within the team

Preferred Skills:

·       Experience: Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is an advantage, but entry-level candidates with a strong interest in finance are welcome.

·       Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and familiarity with Xero accounting software is a plus.

·       Attention to Detail: A strong ability to maintain accuracy and precision in financial tasks and data.

·       Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.

Our Values

Our values are our foundation, the collective personality of our organisation - we are supportive; we celebrate success; we learn, adapt and evolve; we make clients our business and we own the whole.

Our Benefits

·       Bonus Scheme

·       Paid Birthday Day off

·       Employer supported volunteering leave

·       Healthcare

·       Training allowance

·       Electric Car Scheme

·       Employee Ownership Trust

Equal Opportunities

TNG is committed to being an equal opportunities workplace and employer, we can assure all prospective applicants that they will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.