Finance Assistant

As Finance Assistant you will support the Accounting team in their responsibilities of managing corporate finances. This will mainly include the maintenance of financial records, processing of payments, raising of invoices and general administrative duties relating to corporate support.

Client Details

A market leader in their industry sector. Currently performing very well and it is a good time to be joining their Finance department.

Description

Undertake the preparation of standard monthly management account journals and post them onto the accounting system.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations in accordance with company procedures.
Provide assistance to the Management Accountant in the preparation of the management reporting pack.
Prepare a summary of recommended and instructed payments from the Financial Controller and necessary bank instructions, for review by the Management Accountant
Process cash book entries, invoices and purchase invoices into the accounting system.
Prepare sales invoices for review, incorporating instructed changes.
Take overall responsibility for credit control and escalate issues on a timely basis.
Prepare PAYE, NI, VAT and returns for approval and submission.
Prepare payroll and pension contribution payment batches for approval.
Administer the Group's online pension scheme system and prepare and submit monthly pension changes.
Prepare annual Benefit-in-Kind returns and Dispensation claims and submit once approved.
Distribute approved sales invoices to clients.
Undertake supplier statement reconciliations, and monthly charge card and cash expenses processing.
Manage the purchase invoices approval process.
Support the annual audit process.
Prepare and submit National Statistics responses.
Support the Financial Controller in complying with th organisations monitored communications procedures.
Participate in the development of the finance function, team and systems.
Carry out other duties that fall within professional expertise.

Profile

• AAT Studier / Qualified (Desirable)
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts, systems and processes.
• Experience of working to timetables and strict procedures.
• Confident systems user (Excel - Pivot Tables, Vlookups)

Job Offer

A very competitive salary and benefits package