Finance Assistant | £28,000
I am looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses. The company provides a wide range of services for clients in the property, manufacturing, oil, gas, and energy sectors. You will be part of the Central Accounting team, responsible for transactional accounting, period-end close, and compliance reporting across UK and European group companies.
Role Responsibilities
1. Process supplier invoices and employee expenses using the paperless automated accounts system for multiple currencies.
2. Check expense claim receipts against company policy and identify VAT for reclaiming in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
3. Handle supplier queries and payment requests.
4. Verify supplier bank details.
5. Process weekly supplier and expense payments.
6. Review CIS deductions and complete returns.
7. Perform daily bank reconciliations for sterling and other currencies.
8. Reconcile supplier statements.
9. Raise inter-company sales invoices.
10. Maintain and reconcile cash flow spreadsheets.
11. Complete month-end tasks, including fixed asset capitalization, depreciation, accruals, and prepayments, adhering to tight deadlines.
12. Reconcile various balance sheet accounts such as Fixed Assets, VAT, Payroll, and Control accounts for Sales and Purchase Ledger.
13. Reconcile and agree inter-company balances.
14. Perform ad-hoc duties and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications/Experience
* AAT or similar accounting qualification preferred or qualified by experience.
* Good communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
* Team player with initiative and self-motivation.
* Approachable and capable of working under tight deadlines.
* Open to change and seeking opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Flexible benefits including extra holidays and private healthcare
* Regular training and career development opportunities
* Access to mental health support
* Professional financial advice
* Discounted gym memberships
If interested, please apply via the link or email me at James.Hughes1@hays.com.
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