As a result of our clients expansion plans, and continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Finance Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to develop their career within a dynamic and fast-paced finance department. Initially focusing on Purchase Ledger, the role will quickly diversify to support a variety of finance projects and provide assistance across different teams as needed.
Responsibilities:
* Accurately process high volumes of purchase ledger invoices and credit notes
* Ensure timely and correct matching of invoices to purchase orders and goods received
* Assist with creditor reconciliations, resolving queries and liaising with suppliers
* Manage data capture and processing to maintain accurate financial records
* Support month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and journal entries
* Assist with cash and cost control (CC) processes
* Analysing month end actuals vs budgets figures
* Take part in finance project work as required across the department
* Provide ad hoc support to other teams within Finance when needed
Person Specification:
* Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role, with strong Purchase Ledger expertise
* Ability and skill set to adapt to various other transactional processing roles within a fast-paced finance department
* Solid understanding of accounting processes including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial processing
* Good working knowledge of MS Excel and financial systems
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team
* A proactive and adaptable attitude, with a willingness to support various finance functions
* Ideally AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT
What we offer
* Recognised and accredited accounting qualification
* Pension
* Long service awards
* Employee discount
* Cycle to work scheme
If you are interested or have the relevant experience and are currently looking for a new challenge then please submit an up to date CV by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
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