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