Job Description
Finance Assistant
* Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
* Location: Ilford
* Job Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
I am seeking a Finance Assistant to provide comprehensive financial support, ensuring a smooth-running and highly efficient service to meet and exceed business expectations. This role is ideal for an organised and disciplined individual who is passionate about service excellence, financial improvement, and delivering results through teamwork.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Enter incoming invoices onto Sage with accuracy and timeliness.
* Liaise with team members for invoice approval and purchase order matching.
* Execute supplier payments based on the agreed schedule.
* Verify subcontractor tax status and update the system with document expiries.
* Raise sales invoices, monitor due dates, and track customer receipts.
* Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements, posting to Sage
* Reconcile Accounts Payable ledgers and prepare payment runs.
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns.
* Handle queries via letter, email, and telephone.
* Maintain purchase ledger and subcontractor filing systems.
* Comply with company policies, operational processes, and H&S requirements.
* Provide administrative support as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Self-driven with the ability to work independently or within a team.
* Reliable, and a good team player with creative problem-solving skills.
* Professional presentation and adherence to company dress code policy.
* Strong communication skills and proficiency in written English and Maths.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems.
* Experience with Sage is desirable.
Benefits:
* Standard office hours with flexibility for additional hours to meet deadlines.
* Eligibility for the company’s contributory pension scheme after 3 months.
* Private medical scheme option after 6 months.
* Business travel expenses reimbursed per HMRC guidelines.
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank/public holidays, with additional days for long service.
* Statutory sick pay with discretionary additional payment.
* Access to additional company benefits post-probation.
If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience, please Apply Now!