Finance Assistant

Job Overview:
Our client are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager. This role involves a range of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks designed to ensure smooth financial operations and support the company's financial goals.

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Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Review, verify, and process invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Code and post invoices to the ledgers, ensuring timely processing
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain and update supplier account information

Accounts Receivable:

• Manage accounts receivable, including issuing invoices and following up on outstanding payments
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues with payments
• Maintain and update customer account information

Expense Reporting:

• Process and manage employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies

Payroll Assistance & Financial Reporting:

• Assist with payroll processing as required
• Support the preparation of financial reports

Audit Support & Administrative Tasks:

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
• Perform general office duties such as filing, answering phone calls, and managing correspondence

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Experience/Skills Required:

• Proven experience in a Finance Assistant or similar role
• Strong understanding of office software (MS Office) and accounting software, ideally Sage 50
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Proficiency in handling sensitive information and managing business correspondence

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 (with a half-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday: 08:00 - 14:00

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Small and friendly company environment
• Auto Enrolment Pension (8% Company Contribution)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays, after probation)
• Sick Pay (after probation)

If yu have the relevant skills and experience then please apply!!