To assist the financial controller who is responsible for the results of the finance department. Reporting to the financial controller, finance assistant job duties include:
• Assist the finance controller to ensure the integrity of accounting records.
• Execution of internal controls.
• Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts at each month end, including inter group balance reconciliations.
• Accounts Receivable – ensure that all client accounts are up to date and debt collection process is followed.
• Accounts Payable – maintain accurate records and ensure monthly reconciliation of all significant supplier accounts is undertaken and payments to suppliers are made in accordance with terms.
• Processing of month end journals
• Employee expenses – to maintain employee expenses and ensure payments made.
• Preparation of VAT returns in the UK
• Assist with R&D claims process; accounting & reconciling of, (outside of accounts software)
• Play a pivotal role in enhancing current business systems, processes, and procedures.
• Undertake ad-hoc reporting and data analysis as required by the financial controller.
• Assist the Financial Controller as required.
Skills and Experiences the Finance Assistant will have:
• Qualified AAT /part qualified ACCA or Equivalent
• Excellent analytical ability
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail whilst dealing with high volumes.
• Excellent MS Excel expertise.
• Capable of working to strict deadlines
• Experience of working in a busy finance team.
• Familiarity with working for an SME business
• Experience of Clear Books & XERO accounting software would be beneficial.
• Strong team worker.
• Able to make suggestions to effect positive changes to processes and procedures.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic that is keen to learn and explore new ideas.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to communicate effectively to team members, colleagues and clients.