Finance Assistant
Nottinghamshire
Full-Time
Fully Office-Based
Eaton Syalon are pleased to be supporting a respected and well-established organisation in Nottinghamshire to recruit a Finance Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a friendly and collaborative finance team. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and financial records are maintained to a high standard.
Working within a close-knit team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of finance duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to develop their accounting experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances.
* Supporting the production of financial reports for various business activities.
* Supporting the Management Accountant with various month-end duties
* Preparing and issuing invoices and fee schedules.
* Processing funding claims and monitoring outstanding balances.
* Processing daily cash receipts and banking transactions.
* Reconciling bank accounts and resolving discrepancies promptly.
* Recording payments and receipts within the finance system.
* Processing company credit card transactions.
* Reconciling monthly statements and investigating any variances.
* Raising sales invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner.
* Responding to invoice-related queries and liaising with stakeholders to resolve issues.
* Supporting the maintenance of accurate debtor records.
* Managing petty cash transactions and maintaining accurate records.
* Processing staff reimbursements and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place.
* Carrying out regular reconciliations and ensuring supporting documentation is retained.
Person Profile:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
* Strong understanding of transactional finance processes.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A proactive and flexible approach to work.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation.
* Ideally you will be AAT qualified or working towards. Candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.
What's on Offer:
* Full-time permanent opportunity.
* Fully office-based role with on-site parking.
* Varied role offering exposure to a wide range of finance activities.
* The opportunity to support the Management Accountant with month-end tasks
For further information, please get in touch to register your interest