Finance Assistant
Salary £30,000-£33,000 + Benefits
Our client in the IT sector due to rapid expansion is seeking a Finance Assistant to assist the Financial Controller. The main purpose of the job is to assist the Financial Controller in maintaining the accuracy of the Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers liaising closely with our purchasing team to ensure that we are only paying for receipted goods and invoicing for despatched items.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Supplier invoices accurately ensuring all goods are received before posting
- Maintain bank and credit card accounts and ensure reconciled daily
- Update internal reports with relevant financial information
- Review and post sales invoices
- Ensure the prompt transmission of sales invoices
- Assist with Credit Control
- Undertake reconciliations as and when required
- Assist the Financial Controller in any project work they may need.
About You
- The position would suit a person with a minimum of two years’ experience in an Accounts office or background.
- The successful applicant will probably be conversant with the Xero or QuickBooks Accounting packages.
- A good working knowledge Accounting best practice would also be advantageous
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding of how to reconcile supplier statements
- Clear polite telephone manner
- Ability to multi-task and stay aware of everything required in a day
- Respects others’ expertise, time, perspectives and contribution.
- Takes responsibility for delivering on actions, achieving high-standards and learning from mistakes
- Open to change, new ideas and suggestions; looks for opportunities for improvement and self-development
- Works with others outside their own department in a collaborative, understanding, and engaging way.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with Xero or QuickBooks
- Previous Accounts Payable and Receivable experience
- Good basic knowledge of Excel and reconciliation techniques
- AAT level 3 or working towards similar would be beneficial
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
