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Finance Assistant
ACL, a subsidiary of the Fire & Security division of Mitie Security Ltd, is a leading Southern-based provider of fire alarm, security, and building management systems. We deliver both new installations and a comprehensive after-sales service, including maintenance and reactive support. With an annual turnover exceeding £16 million, ACL supports a diverse portfolio of clients and contractors across multiple sectors, underpinned by a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to join our established Finance team. This role will support the day‑to‑day accounting activities of the business, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform a range of day‑to‑day accounting tasks, working closely with the wider Finance team to support business operations.
* Process purchase invoices across multiple divisions, including accurate allocation of costs between Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and administrative expenses.
* Complete statement reconciliations, and accurately post payments and receipts.
* Support month‑end close processes, including reconciling intercompany balances and ensuring all costs are captured within the accounting system.
* Prepare reports and supporting information to facilitate an efficient and accurate month‑end close.
* Build effective working relationships with operational teams and develop familiarity with internal service systems, including Simpro.
* Provide additional administrative and finance support as required by the Financial Controller.
Person Specification
* A conscientious, self‑motivated individual who takes ownership of their work and demonstrates a proactive approach.
* Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks across different areas of finance in a structured and efficient manner.
* Good IT and systems skills, with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* A collaborative team player with a positive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines while maintaining the integrity of financial records.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a broad accounting role within an SME environment, ideally within engineering, construction, or facilities management.
* Sound understanding of core accounting processes, including Sales and Purchase Ledger.
* Practical experience using accounting software such as Sage 50, Sage 200, or similar systems.
Additional Information
Knowledge of DRC VAT and CIS would be advantageous, although not essential.
Benefits
Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer virtual GP consultations, salary financing options, flexible lifestyle benefits through Choices, high‑street discounts via MiDeals, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Employees may award Mitie Stars for recognising hard work, with cash prizes and a possible top prize of £10,000.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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