JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management and accounting, with a proven ability to lead financial planning and analysis efforts. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage financial services effectively while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in overseeing accounts payable, cost control, and overall financial health of the organisation.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong Attention to Detail: Skilled in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining data integrity.
• Advanced Numerical Proficiency: Solid foundation in mathematics, enabling precise calculations and analytical review of financial data.
• Organisational & Administrative Expertise: Proficient in maintaining systematic and accurate filing of financial documents and records.
• Technologically Proficient: Highly competent with spreadsheets, databases, and financial software
• Effective Multi-tasking & Time Management: Able to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills: Adept at liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to support business operations.
• Clear & Confident Communicator: Capable of presenting complex financial data and insights in a clear, concise, and accessible manner to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Resilient Under Pressure: Demonstrates the ability to perform and make sound decisions in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• AAT Level 3
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above to include Maths and English
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
  Expected hours: 25 per week
  Work Location: In perso

• Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into accounting software.
• Reconciliation of company bank accounts
• Processing of purchase orders including preparing payments
• Posting of sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Posting journals
• Reconciliation of sales commissions
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Credit Control
• Monthly posting of prepayments and accruals.
• Posting of stock movements and wastage.
• Maintain daily cashflow spreadsheet, monitoring cashflow
• Prepare and submit VAT returns ensuring accurate compliance.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing weekly sales, and gross margin reports to the management team, identifying key areas for improvement.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and posting depreciation journals.
• Assisting with month and year end financials
• Processing employee payroll and ensuring all statutory compliance is completed.
• Managing employee expense claims.