BelongWithUs Come and join us as a customer focused and results driven Finance Assistant. The Role: As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely reconciliation of bank accounts, the efficient uploading and management of bank statements, and the prompt resolution of related queries. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, maintains accurate cash balances and reconciliation. Key Responsibilities Bank Reconciliation Perform daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliation of bank statements with general ledger entries including foreign payments. Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and cash book balances. Prepare and post adjusting journal entries to correct errors. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all bank reconciliations. Maintain organized and accurate records of all reconciliations. Bank Statement Management Upload and manage electronic bank statements into the accounting system. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of uploaded statements. Respond to internal and external queries related to bank transactions, reconciliations, and statements. Document all investigation and resolution activities. Data Entry and Processing Accurate and timely input of financial data into accounting software. Process and post bank transactions. Maintain up-to-date records of bank account information. Supplier Payment Processing Input supplier payments into the banking system accurately and efficiently. Ensure all payments are supported by proper documentation (e.g., invoices, payment requests). Reconcile supplier payments with bank statements and internal records. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies related to supplier payments. Assist with other accounting tasks as assigned. Contribute to process improvement initiatives. Adhere to company financial policies and procedures. This is a hybrid-based opportunity with true flexibility to work from home, but you should be within commutable distance of our office in Crick, Northamptonshire. You: Youll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. Youll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Finance team and youll thrive on delivering excellent support to the wider team. Skills and competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Google sheets. Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent customer service skills. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Executive, Assistant Accountant, Financial Analyst, Finance Assistant, Finance, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, Renewables, Sustainability, Construction, Building Products Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! Were proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and were super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us. Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: Bonus Discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers Life assurance Extended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and more Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each other Complete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages development Financial education and loans Flexible working options A business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self And more! BelongWithUs Were passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We dont want you to fit our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.