Finance Assistant ./ Accountant

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to support the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable sections as well as being responsible for payroll and maintaining and keeping up to the purchase approval system.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of income and raising of invoices
• Provide support for field trips and events in the area of collecting income, preparing invoices and bills, income and costing reports
• Assist the Payables Finance Officer with the preparation of payments and collection of receipts
• Assist both the Payables Finance Officer and Receivables Finance Officer to ensure the Finance system codes are accurate at all times
• Assist both the Payables Finance Officer and Receivables Finance Officer in Bank Reconciliations and other reconciliations and the analysis and actioning the reconciliation information
• Accurately record the bank balances on the finance system
• Ensure that both Customer and Supplier details are accurate and up to date on the finance system
• Liaise with all staff to ensure that they have submitted all relevant documentation with expense claims
• Maintain General Ledger and produce Financial reports
• Assist in Preparation of Financial Statements and maintain Fixed Asset Register

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4 years experience within a finance function
• Knowledge of payroll and payroll related processes
• Preparation of Financial Statements and reports
• Maintaining General Ledger
• Use of Finance Software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills