Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for maternity cover, 9-12 months.
You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience
* Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
* 25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period)
* Subsidised parking
Key responsibilities:
* Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions
* Prepare profit and loss schedules
* Reconcile bank statements
* Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target
* Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions
* Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof
* Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof
* Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed
* Provide administrative support during budget preparation
* Participate in annual audits
* Preparation of the firm’s VAT return
* Process and authorise transfers on Bankline
* Attend to the general requirements of Partners, PSG leaders and other staff
* Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies
What the employer is looking for:
* A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role
* Level 2 AAT or equivalent finance/book-keeping qualification would be ideal
* Good knowledge of accounting and book-keeping procedures such as month end journals and management reporting
* Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
* Good time management with organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work
* High attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
* Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times
* Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
* Team player
* Positive “can do” and flexible attitude
* Maintain absolute confidentiality
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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted