Due to growth, a successful business services group of companies in Newport are recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. Working closely with the Head of Finance, this is a busy role and an important appointment which is responsible for daily transactional duties of several distinct companies as well weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
Senior Finance Assistant duties
* Process Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger invoices across several different companies on a daily basis.
* Reconcile multiple bank accounts for different companies, ensure funds are held in correct account.
* Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and ensure they remain accurate.
* Make supplier payments for all companies as required.
* Chase outstanding debts.
* Responsible for production of weekly debt reports.
* Reconcile income, calculate vendor payments, charges and fees and raise relevant invoices and make payments.
* Monthly reporting on income and invoicing and salary costs.
* Monthly Inter-company reconciliation.
* Assist with VAT Returns for companies across the Group.
Senior Finance Assistant Person Specification
* Demonstrable experience in a similar Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Bookkeeper role.
* Excellent IT skills, being a confident user of Microsoft Excel.
* Experience of working with a recognised Accounting software system, with Xero being preferred.
* Able to work autonomously.
* Experience of working for an SME business.
A varied and busy role, would suit someone who is able to work independently with the ability to communicate with senior colleagues and external clients. Applicants will have experience working as a Senior Finance Assistant, Accounts Manager or Bookkeeper.
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