Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

Role Description This full-time remote Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role at Vélo Factory focuses on supporting daily financial and accounting operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate financial records in accounting systems. The role also covers handling petty cash transactions, assisting with credit control activities such as monitoring outstanding balances and following up on payments, and helping prepare basic financial reports and reconciliations. The Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant will collaborate with other team members, respond to finance-related queries, and support month-end and year-end closing activities as needed. Consistent, clear communication with internal stakeholders and, where relevant, external partners is expected.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess foundational Finance and Accounting skills, including understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Candidates should possess Credit Control skills, such as monitoring receivables, following up on overdue accounts, and supporting cash flow management.
• Candidates should possess experience managing Petty Cash, including recording transactions, reconciling balances, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills for interacting with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting or ERP software, along with strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Candidates should possess good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should possess a relevant educational background, such as coursework or a qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; prior experience in a finance or accounts support role is an advantage.