Finance Assistant

Overview

Support finance operations: AR/AP, bank reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• receivables
• payables
• bank reconciliation
• statutory reporting
• expense management
• data analysis

Tasks

-Accounts receivable and credit control: Manage accounts receivable processes, issue invoices and credit notes, monitor ageing debtors, and implement strategies to chase overdue payments. -Expense management: Oversee employee expenses, ensuring they are processed in accordance with company policies. -Statutory reporting: Assist the Financial Controller and external accountants in the preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly VAT returns, and annual financial reports. -Ad-hoc finance projects: Undertake any finance-related projects or tasks as assigned by the Financial Controller or directors. -Accounts payable: Manage purchase ledger and liaise with suppliers to ensure payment terms are met, including setting up new clients, consultants, and suppliers on internal systems. -Cash allocation and bank reconciliation: Perform daily cash allocation and ensure accurate bank reconciliation. -Data analysis and reporting: Assist with financial data analysis and preparation of reports for the leadership team, identifying trends and providing actionable insights where necessary.

Requirements

• degree
• aat
• excel
• xero
• gaap
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Degree in a relevant field or qualified by experience. -Confident in communicating with all levels of teams, companies, and clients, with the ability to build trusted relationships and go the extra mile for stakeholders. -AAT level 3 qualification/ part-qualification or plans to begin -Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets, manage large datasets, and perform financial calculations. -Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues at all levels, including senior leadership, clients, and external stakeholders. -Experience with Xero is preferred, but not essential. -Experience in financial reporting and budgeting. -A hardworking, professional, dedicated, and resilient attitude, capable of managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities. -Knowledge of UK GAAP or IFRS accounting standards. -Awareness and practical application of GAAPs, IASs, IFRSs and VAT accounting. -A high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail, ensuring all financial transactions are processed accurately. -At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.

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Benefits

-Exposure to VAT and tax compliance.

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