Finance Assistant (JR102007)

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION , CARE , IMAGINATION , and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Digital Finance Team for a Finance Assistant to take responsibility for processing payments, expenses, invoicing, bank transactions and some reconciliation work.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator who enjoys working with a growing company, has outstanding attention to detail and enjoys working within a team on a varied number of tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and expenses using our ERP system in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensuring VAT is processed with returns and payments made on time.
• Preparing weekly payment run.
• Assisting the wider teams with query resolution.
• Processing invoices and expenses in foreign currencies.
• Managing supplier statements, income, and bank reconciliations.
• Dealing with debt collection.
• Problem solving with customers, suppliers and within the group.
• Support with month end closure and journal posting.
• Ad hoc duties to support the finance team when required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Experience of working in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
• Knowledge of handling international currency payments/bank accounts.
• Excel skills covering basic formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience of MS Dynamics or a similar CRM is desirable.
• Experience of working within a collaborative and diverse team environment.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing business and to embrace change.
• Ability to prioritise tasks with flexibility and manage time efficiently.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate at all levels.
• Accountancy degree, or part qualified accountant preferred.

About Clarion Events

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ()

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ()

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
• Mentoring Programme
• Subsidised Café
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees