Finance Assistant

Background:

To support the Finance Manager in the continual improvement of financial performance through accurate processing, reconciling, reporting and analysis.

Also act as the interface between Group companies and Group Finance to resolve queries as well as ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place.

Key Responsibilities

Initially more processing responsibilities including.

· Process sales and purchase invoices, credit notes in line with company policy and procedures.

· Prepare and run regular payment batches, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

· Maintain and update supplier and customer records in the accounting system.

· Reconcile bank statements, control accounts, petty cash, and credit card transactions.

· Monitor the shared accounts inbox, responding to queries in a timely manner.

Progressive responsibilities include.

· Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including variance analysis, accruals and prepayments.

· Support the Finance Manager with reporting and analysis.

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, HMRC requirements, and GDPR.

· Updating monthly rolling forecast document for management review and submission for consolidation.

· Production of half year and full year management accounts report

· Providing requested data to tax department to assist with their calculations.

· Providing requested data to assist with internal or external audits

Key Skills / Knowledge:

· Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, in order to identify errors and trends

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

· Ability to develop effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues and to support non-financial managers.

· A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn. Able to review current performance and identify ways of making improvements to processes and systems

Experience:

· Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.

· Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Experience working as part of a team and supporting others in delivering a shared service.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person