Overview
Location: Colchester (Office Based)
Reporting to: Finance Lead
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team, supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This role will involve maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on supplier ledger management, bank reconciliations, and monthly revenue billing. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring efficient and accurate financial processes across the business.
Responsibilities
* Process and validate monthly operational and capital expenditure invoices.
* Communicate professionally with suppliers, employees, and management via telephone and email.
* Calculate and process monthly revenue postings.
* Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash funds.
* Process and validate company credit card expenses.
* Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support the maintenance of the fixed asset register.
* Assist in maintaining the prepayment schedule.
* Investigate VAT return queries and discrepancies.
* Support the preparation of monthly management account schedules and reporting.
* Manage shared inboxes to ensure timely responses to correspondence.
Skills & Experience
* Previous finance experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Sage experience would be advantageous but is not required.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
* High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
* Able to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Details
* This is a full-time, office-based role in Colchester.
* Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
* Flexibility may occasionally be required during month-end and year-end periods.
* Salary: 24,000 - 30,000 depending on experience.
Benefits
* Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
* Additional paid leave for birthdays.
* Wellbeing package including fitness and healthcare benefits.
* Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing development.
* Employer pension scheme.
* Free parking and modern office facilities.
* Complimentary refreshments and fruit provided onsite.
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