Career minded Finance Assistant

Are you a Finance Assistant wanting a new challenge?

Do you have an accounting qualification and want a new opportunity?

This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do. We will test your skills and capability to their limits, but this will enable you to grow as you keep learning and evolving with the job. You will receive appropriate support, development and training to develop.

To assist in the day to day financial administration of the organisation by carrying out the main duties and responsibilities as detailed in the job description using the practices and policies in use in the department specifically in the following areas:

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger, including stock, Balance Sheet reconciliations, capex and management accounts

Cashbook

Benefits

33 Holidays, Company Sick Pay, Death in Service, Cycle to work and free parking

Essential Skills

Accounting Qualification (or studying towards)

AAT or CIMA

GCSE’s or equivalent in Maths and English to at least grade C

Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook

Excellent time management with a meticulous eye for detail

Basic accounting knowledge and understanding

Methodical approach to work

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Skills

Experience of Sage 1000 or working knowledge of finance systems

Minimum of working 2 years within an accounts or finance role

A fast and highly accurate level of data entry

Willingness to undertake additional training, on the job and/formally to carry out the duties required

Flexible approach to changing work patterns

Excellent attendance and time-keeping