Finance Assistant
Newton Abbot, Devon (On-site)
Full-time, Permanent
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum
We have been instructed by our long-standing client based on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, to recruit a Finance Assistant to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a pivotal role, as the Finance Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting organisational objectives, driving efficient payroll processing, overseeing ledger management, facilitating payments, and contributing to reconciliations and broader financial administration.
The responsibilities:
* Accurately process payroll on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring timely completion and resolving any payroll-related questions.
* Record purchase and sales ledger transactions, process payments, and oversee petty cash reconciliation.
* Handle regular banking tasks including cash, cheque, and donation deposits, and generate invoices for ongoing projects.
* Allocate payments within the cashbook and manage credit control by following up on outstanding debts.
* Maintain supplier and customer accounts, ensuring correct coding and securing approval for invoices.
* Compile monthly journal entries, covering internal recharges and necessary account adjustments.
* Respond to finance-related inquiries, update financial records, and ensure secure document storage and compliance with data protection.
* Assist with month-end processes including credit card reconciliation, control account balancing, and support for audits and financial reporting.
The candidate:
* Possession of an AAT qualification is preferred; candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered.
* Demonstrated expertise in payroll processing is essential.
* Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Excel; familiarity with Sage is beneficial.
* Excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and strong organisational and time management abilities.
* Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and demonstrating a proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach aligned with organisational values.
If you would like to know more about this Finance Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.
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