Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial documentation and assisting with various accounting tasks. This position is perfect for someone looking for a company that can offer learning and development opportunities in finance while contributing to the overall efficiency of our financial processes.
Responsibilities
1. Preparation of ID Factoring Schedules based on receipts, sales invoices, and retentions.
2. Adhere to credit control procedures to efficiently recover outstanding payments.
3. Enter proforma receipts into the system and notify the relevant departments to proceed with the order.
4. Upload and submit applicable sales invoices to designated online portal.
5. Creation of sales invoices and distribution to customers via email.
6. Ensure all unallocated receipts are accurately recorded and properly assigned within the system.
7. Handle customer payments securely through the online credit card portal.
8. Review and enter purchase and subcontractor invoices into the system, ensuring accurate coding and correct nominal allocation.
9. Reconcile creditor statements with the system records.
10. Track and process receipts, inputting credit and charge card transactions into the system.
11. Ensure the timely allocation of all unallocated creditor and debtor payments.
12. Record bank account transactions into the system.
13. Assist the Finance Director as needed.
14. Oversee the finance inbox and act as the main point of contact for all finance-related inquiries.
15. Gather and compile financial data for weekly functional meetings.
16. Management of incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
17. Support other functions with financial queries.
18. Follow all the requirements of the Langley Health and Safety policies and procedures; contributing to achieving objectives.
19. Understand your role within the Langley Quality Management System, aiming to improve performance and achieve objectives.
20. Carry out any other duties as reasonably required.
Skills
1. Working towards AAT Level 2 or 3 recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Experience of working in a finance environment.
3. Working knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting system & Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
4. Numeracy and analytical skills, compliance oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Organised, strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
6. Able to prioritise to deadlines.
7. Able to work effectively independently and under pressure.
8. Understand the importance of confidentiality.
Nice to have but not essential
1. Experience within the construction industry.
2. Experience with Domestic Reverse Charge (VAT).
If you are passionate about finance and eager to contribute to a thriving team, and ready for the opportunity to learn and develop, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Finance Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 100001
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