Finance Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will support the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across various accounting processes. Your energetic approach will help streamline financial workflows, maintain precise records, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a collaborative environment that values enthusiasm, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order generation and receipt
• Process purchase invoices and credit notes and follow up with suppliers as required
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Management of GRNI to obtain invoices in a timely manner
• Support in the preparation and processing of monthly payment journals
• Calculation of monthly accruals and pre-payments
• Bank account reconciliations
• Generation of month end reports
• Track and reconcile credit card statements
• Issuing of sales invoices and reports
• Credit control management and reporting
• Preparation and checking of VAT return reports
• Produce reports as required by the business or accountants
• Provide ad hoc administrative support across the business as required, including weighbridge cover during periods of sickness, annual leave and staff breaks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk or similar
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Desirable but not mandatory – QBE or AAT Level 3-4 Qualification or degree

Join us as a Finance Assistant and become an integral part of a vibrant team committed to excellence! We value energetic individuals who are eager to contribute their skills while gaining valuable experience in finance operations. This role offers a fantastic platform for professional development in a supportive setting that encourages initiative, accuracy, and teamwork.

Working Hours: Full-time, with the possibility of part-time hours for the right candidate.

We are happy to consider part-time working arrangements for a suitable candidate, depending on experience and business requirements.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person