Our client is a highly successful family owned business that has experienced substantial growth over the last 12 months. We are managing their search for a new Finance Assistant to join their Finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for providing crucial support by handling a range of administrative and financial tasks. The role is broad and will involve maintaining financial records, processing invoices, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting and other accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Financial Record Keeping, maintaining organized financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring data accuracy and system usage (Excel & Elite)
* Invoice Processing, creating, sending, and following up on invoices, as well as processing incoming invoices for payment.
* Financial Reporting, assisting in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and other relevant documentation.
* Payroll Support, contributing to the payroll process by gathering data, processing payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.
* Budgeting and Forecasting, assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts.
* General Ledger Maintenance, helping to maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
* Data Entry and Analysis, entering financial data and assisting with data analysis and reporting.
* Bank Reconciliation, reconciling bank statements and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy.
* Compliance, ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures.
* Auditing, reviewing and auditing financial statements and reports for accuracy and compliance.
Key skills & experience:
* Technical Skills, proficiency in Excel, ideally Microsoft Elite (not essential)
* Analytical Skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
* Communication Skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal team and external suppliers
* Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Attention to Detail, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Confidentiality, the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
* Teamwork, an ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
* Adaptability, a willingness to learn and adapt to changing systems and processes.