We are looking for a Finance Assistant to assist the day-to-day operations in the Finance Office

The role will suit someone with an AAT Level 3 qualification, a proactive and flexible approach to work, and good organisational skills. You’ll be able to manage tasks independently and work to tight deadlines. The working pattern will be over 5 days however there is some flexibility over working hours.

Role and Responsibilities

All aspects of Sales ledger including

• Raising sales orders and tax invoices
• Ensure completeness of invoice audit trail
• Credit control
• Dealing with customer queries

All aspects of Purchase ledger including

• Updating purchase invoices via Purchase orders
• Processing BACs payments
• Dealing with supplier queries
• Ensure completeness of invoice audit trail
• Statement checks
• Reconciliations
• Credit Control

Expenses / Disbursements

• Analysis and processing of Credit card and Petty Cash expenses and reconciliation

Payroll

• Processing overtime claims
• Processing Wages
• Commissions evaluating and reporting

VAT returns

• Checks and procedures

Other duties

• Checking/dealing with finance inbox emails
• General support and assistance to the team
• Ad hoc analysis requests from Directors and managers
• Filing of documentation in paperless filing systems

All staff are expected to always work to company procedures.

Essential Requirements

• AAT Level 3 qualification
• A good understanding of SAGE 50 and Quick Books.
• Ability to use advanced features of Microsoft Word Excel Excel (V-lookups, Pivot and other functions) is essential.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Good computer skills, including documentation and report writing
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Full training and opportunity to gain external certifications
• Benefits scheme