We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team!

Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Remote. 2-3 days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: £20,000 - 24,000k if you have all of the right skills & experience we need!

About Vaarst

We are Vaarst, a technology company building cutting edge products to solve real-world problems, using techniques in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and computer vision.

We have a core focus on helping the world become a cleaner, greener, and safer place. We seek to deploy technology for good.

We believe in putting innovation to work and creating a difference in the world with boundary-pushing underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry. Take a look at one of our products in action https://bit.ly/SubSLAMX2!

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and flexible workplace that brings the best out of our people.. Our approach is hybrid-remote with 2-3 days a week in our state-of-the-art Bristol Office Hub, designed with creativity, productivity, and wellness in mind. We understand everyone is different and we’ve designed policies to support our whole workforce in establishing a great work-life balance. We support and encourage applicants of all genders and backgrounds. 

The Role

As a Finance Assistant you will provide high-quality administrative support for the finance team.

Ideally would have a proven background of successfully supporting a business and the management team, have the ability to instantly build trusted relationships and work under pressure in a busy and fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

We work in an exciting and dynamic environment where every day is likely to be a little different but here are some of the main responsibilities you will have in the role:

• Act as the first point of contact for the finance team
• Monitoring the team inbox
• Adding new suppliers to the Xero accounting system
•  Inputting invoices onto Xero
• Inputting credit card transactions onto Xero
• Working with colleagues and suppliers to resolve invoice queries
• Checking statements from suppliers and reconcile to Xero
• Assisting with reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards at month end
• Assisting with weekly payment runs
• Review and input expenses onto Xero
• Assist with month end processes
• General administrative tasks for the team
• Manage or assist with small projects and ad hoc tasks

About you & what you will bring

We’re looking for someone who will make a real impact in this role. If you have these attributes, skills and experiences this could be you:

• High attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience working with Xero preferred
• Experience with MS Office programmes including PowerPoint and Word, Excel
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Efficient time management and organizational skills
• Confident office-support skills
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Excellent English language skills
• Reliable and punctual personality
• Good communication skills and professional telephone manner

Application Process

We have a simple process we take all our candidates through to help ensure you are the right person for us and that Vaarst is the right company for you.

• Submit your application with your CV, showcasing your skills and experience against the skills listed in the job advert. There will be a couple of questions on elements that are important to the role.
• A short 20-minute phone screen with our HR partner. We will tell you more about our role, the team and business, and allow us to learn more about you, why you applied, and what you can bring to Vaarst. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
• CCAT Assessment – The Cognitive Criteria Aptitude test will include questions on verbal, numerical and spatial reasoning.
• A 1-hour interview with a couple of members of our team. This part of the process allows you to get a real feel for the work the team is doing and allows us to learn more about your skillsets. In the interview, we will talk about your previous experience. Again, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
• Offer! If you are successful in the process, we will follow up with an offer for the role.

We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

Vaarst is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Benefits

So, you think you might want to join Vaarst? We don’t blame you - this is an amazing place to work!

People join Vaarst because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? Not to blow our own trumpet, but you’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.

We also offer a competitive salary, up to 33 days’ holiday (starting at 25 days), a £500 loyalty reward after 2 years’ service and a flexible approach to hybrid/connected working, because we know that work-life balance is important too. Other benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Progressive and generous parental leave benefits 

• Additional training and personal development 
• A people focused, inclusive culture with monthly social events 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification/ skill. At Vaarst we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every skill in the job advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Vaarst is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Vaarst is proud to be an equal opportunities employer