Finance Assistant
SMT is a fast-growing company focusing on the marine, offshore, renewables and construction industries. Due to our continued expansion and many recent client acquisitions, we are now looking to expand our finance team with an additional member to enhance the service offering. We offer a challenging, varied and rewarding role in a company which has seen recent record growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Finance Assistant is embedded in the finance department where you will be able to work effectively. As a result, the successful candidate will become an integral part of a small, dedicated team. This is a tremendous opportunity to join an experienced and successful business team in a positive learning environment where you will enhance your skill set and work alongside all levels of staff giving a unique insight on total business systems. This role would ideally fit a recent graduate in Accounting/Finance and SMT will assist in providing practical experience as well as study progression and support through professional exams. A high level of attention to detail and a good knowledge of Excel is essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and committed individual who is looking to be involved in all aspects of the finance department.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Income audit of all daily business takings and revenue
2. Reconcile all daily business ledger movements, update and post spreadsheets to our accounting system
3. Process purchase ledger invoices
4. Monthly supplier statement reconciliation
5. Generate weekly reports of business income/expenditure for all Heads of Department
6. Process weekly sales invoices
7. Credit control of sales ledger facility
8. Update income/expenditure spreadsheets and post to our accounting systems
9. Bank reconciliation
10. Liaise with heads of department and other senior staff
11. Provide ad hoc support to enable the efficient running of the finance department.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Previous experience working in a busy Credit Control team
2. Experience with Xero software – critical
3. Experience working within an accounts department
4. Willing to learn & work well under pressure
5. Professional telephone manner
6. Clear communication skills
7. Ability to demonstrate empathy when required
8. Good IT skills
9. Work well in a team environment
10. Organised and able to work on own initiative
11. Able to prioritise
12. Basic accounting knowledge and able to reconcile accounts when necessary
BENEFITS
1. Pension scheme
2. Access to employee savings website and discount deals
3. Life Cover
4. Free parking
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.
Job Types: Full-time/ Permanent – will consider Part-time or Flexible hours
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Finance
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