We are Recruiting

FINANCE ASSISTANT

DPP is an independent national town planning consultancy, successfully delivering planning solutions to clients across the UK. We are looking for a Finance Administrator to join the team in our busy and vibrant Cardiff office.  

The position is permanent and offered on a full-time or part-time basis. 

You will work with the Finance Manager on a daily basis on all finance elements and provide support to the wider business.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Client invoicing process 

• Credit control, debt chasing, associated document drafting and creation 

• Project opening through to closure 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Assistance with purchase ledger 

• Assistance with Allocation of monies 

• Assistance with company expenses and disbursements  

• Assistance with monthly company payroll 

• Assistance with monthly reporting 

• Assistance with systems and software support 

Essential: 

• Fully competent in using Microsoft Office  

• Highly organised, proactive and can demonstrate initiative  

• Able to work independently and efficiently  

• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple tasks effectively  

• Able to prioritise a workload and meet deadlines 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy  

• Approachable and excellent communicator 

Desirable: 

• Experience of using an accounting system, such as Sage, QuickBooks, Xero. 

Employee Benefits:  

• Competitive salary depending on experience 

• Perkbox (benefit and reward platform) 

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and additional Christmas leave (pro rata if part-time) 

• Long service gift and additional holidays 

• Monthly early finish 

• Phone Allowance 

• BUPA (medical and dental) 

• Income protection and life assurance 

• Employee assistance programme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Eye tests and glasses contribution 

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (max 8% from DPP) 

• Company socials and events 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The successful candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business. 

If you are interested in the role with us and want to be part of our team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter to careers@dppukltd.com. The closing date for applicants is Friday the 17th of January 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will take place at a suitable time and location for both parties, ideally in-person at our Cardiff office. As part of the interview, you will be required to complete a finance related task. 

Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can put in place to support your application process with us. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!