Description
Job Title: Finance Clerk
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £24,000 – £25,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
About BSRIA:
Founded in 1955, BSRIA is an ISO 9001Registered test, instruments, research and consultancy organisation, providing specialist services in construction and building services. As a non-profit distributing, member-based association any profits made are invested in our on-going research programme, producing industry recognised best practice guidance.
We employ over 160 people at our head office in Bracknell (UK), at BSRIA North in Preston, at regionally based construction compliance offices throughout the UK; at offices in France, China, USA; and Associates in Northern Ireland, Japan, Brazil and Australia.
About The Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Clerk to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, primarily focusing on the supplier ledger and general ledger. You will provide essential support to the accountant and financial controller by processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the smooth running of purchase order enquiries. The Finance Clerk will also assist with reconciliation tasks, timesheet posting, and supporting internal teams with financial queries.
The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in general accounting principles and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience working in a Finance team and a process improvement mindset is crucial. This role offers an opportunity to develop within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Exciting work you will be doing:
Basic finance accounting duties
Purchase order enquiries with BSRIA staff and Suppliers
Supplier invoices – process invoices for approval – daily
Maintenance of the invoice register (unapproved invoices) and post batch register
Assist BSRIA staff with queries on invoices and support on systems relating to the general ledger and purchase ledger – daily
Supplier statements and Accounts payable ledger reconciliation – monthly
Administration of the Accounts payable inbox – daily
Electronic filing of invoices and statements – daily
Posting of timesheets
Audit support – Assisting with audit preparation and collation – annual
Any other duties that commensurate with the role.
About you:
Skills Required:
Process Improvement mindset
Strong time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and the wider business and build relationships with stakeholders
Experience of working within a Finance team
Proficient with general accounting principles and processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Flexibility and an ability to prioritise essential
Attention to detail
Qualification(s) Required
Studying towards a Professional accounting qualification (not essential)
Knowledge of Financial statutory regulation such as VAT
What BSRIA can offer you:
Workplace Pension Scheme
Life Assurance – 4 times annual gross reference salary
(email address removed) – Online GP Support Services
26 Annual Holidays (pro-rata) and additional Bank Holidays
Non-contractual employee discount voucher benefit portal – people value
Company Sick Pay (after confirmation)
Eye tests
Compassionate Leave
Ride to Work Scheme
Bounty Scheme (referral program)
Christmas Shutdown period (with nominated Annual Holidays)
Free car park on a first come first serve basis
Electrical Vehicle Charging point in the car park
Employee well-being: Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential service)
Additional Information:
As an equal opportunities employer, BSRIA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role so all applicants will need to already possess the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Invoice Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Analyst, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Credit Control, Cashflow Controller, Finance Assistant, Finance Coordinator, Accounts Manager, Finance Manager will be considered for this role
