Job Title: Finance Assistant
We are seeking a highly motivated, focused, deadline-driven individual with a high attention to detail for the role of Finance Assistant. The individual will also be organised, with strong interpersonal skills and a professional manner.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the Management Accountant and Senior Purchase Ledger Controller within a finance team of 8 (2 work from our Colchester studio).
The main responsibilities of the role are to assist the Management Accountant with the preparation of regular finance reports and management accounts, and to assist the Senior Purchase Ledger Controller with the processing of staff expenses and purchase invoices.
No previous experience is required for this position and full training and support will be provided. Once the individual is fully trained, the position does require the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Assisting the Management Accountant in the preparation of month-end management accounts and other regular financial performance reports
2. Preparation of regular cashflow forecast
3. Monthly bank reconciliation
4. Preparation and analysis of Budgetholder reports
5. Fixed asset register maintenance
6. Balance sheet reconciliations
7. Preparation of VAT returns
8. Posting transactions to SAGE 50 and job costing system
9. Preparation of regular reports from the job costing system
10. Processing of staff expense claims
Skills and Qualifications:
1. 6 GCSE grades 9 – 5, including grade 6 or above for English and Maths
2. A levels
3. Some experience of Microsoft Office 365
4. Solid organisational skills with a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
6. Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently
7. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
8. Commercial awareness
9. Professional demeanour
10. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Agile, flexible and hybrid working (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
* Annual leave increasing with long service
* Life assurance
* Study sponsorship with paid study leave
* Sabbaticals
* Employee assistance programme
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Virtual GP service
* Subscription fees
* Company day out
* Volunteering scheme
* Enhanced learning & development opportunities
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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