Finance Assistant in Bristol

Join us in deployingtechnology for good and enjoy a supportive inclusive and diverseworkplace where your individuality iscelebrated.

JobTitle: FinanceAssistant

LocationBristol Onsite with some working from home afterprobation

Salary: dependingon experience

AboutVaarst:

Vaarst focuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificialintelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.

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Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 20 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.

Discover your place in a hybrid team of 150people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.

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Asa Finance Assistant you will provide highquality administrativesupport for the finance team reporting to our FinanceDirector.Ideally would have a proven backgroundof successfully supporting a business and the management team caninstantly build trusted relationships and work under pressure in abusy and fastpaced office.

Well welcome yourideas & input and support yourdevelopment

O bjectives& Responsibilities:

Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilitieswill include:

• Act asthe first point of contact for the financeteam
• Monitoring the teaminbox
• Adding new suppliers to the Xeroaccounting system
• Inputting invoices ontoXero
• Inputting credit card transactions ontoXero
• Working with colleagues and suppliers toresolve invoice queries
• Checking statementsfrom suppliers and reconcile to Xero
• Assistingwith reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards at monthend
• Assisting with weekly paymentruns
• Review and input expenses ontoXero
• Assist with month endprocesses
• General administrative tasks for theteam
• Manage or assist with small projects andad hoctasks

Youshould apply if you have.

(weknow its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You donthave to match all the listed requirements exactly to be consideredfor this role):

• Highattention to detail
• Ability to workautonomously
• Experience working with Xeropreferred
• Experience with MS Office programmesincluding PowerPoint and Word Excel
• Ability tomultitask and prioritise
• Efficient timemanagement and organizational skills
• Confidentofficesupport skills
• Good communication skillsand professional telephonemanner

Benefits

At Vaarst werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace whereeveryone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach and stateoftheartBristol Office Hub provide a welcoming space designed to nurtureyour creativity productivity and wellbeing.

In addition youllget an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing yourvery best work:

• Flexible hybridworking so you can work when is best for you
• 25days annual leave to start with increasing to 35 days after 6 yearsbank holidays
• Private medical insuranceincluding Dental optical which can be extended to yourfamily
• Career and learning development throughpaid courses conferences and events
• Curiosityfund up to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Life assurance 4X basesalary
• Volunteering day to give back to yourlocal community
• Enhanced maternity andadoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including reducedhours job share phased return to work term time working compressedhours
• Were a sociable tightknit team withmonthly socials

JoinVaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and saferplace by deploying technology for good.

InterviewProcess

At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

• Application: Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.

• AptitudeTest: Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test. It includes a timed cognitive exercise and aworkplace personalityquestionnaire.

• TalentPartner Interview: We will tell you more about therole the team and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation;we want to learn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarstand provide answers to yourquestions.

• TeamInterview: Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interviewwith a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and shareyour skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies keyskills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questionsyou mayhave.

• Offer! If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to joinVaarst and become part of our team.

We value thediversity of our teams and are committed to supporting andwelcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that everyperspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you requireany reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process pleasedo not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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