Finance Clerk

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


• Help@Hand - 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, se