Finance Assistant
Placing Talent
Margate
Full-time
GBP 30,000 – 35,000
This listing is from Reed
We are excited to be representing a great client in hiring a Finance Assistant, to play a vital role in supporting the Financial Controller to ensure the financial operations run efficiently and accurately. We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills to contribute to the seamless financial administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage transactional accounting in Xero accounting software and linked tools like ApprovalMax, Dext, Pleo.
- Establish new supplier accounts and handle invoices, payments, and receipts accurately.
- Reconcile supplier accounts by checking statements and resolving any discrepancies.
- Maintain precise financial records and filing systems.
- Assist in managing fees, including billing, collection, and reconciliation.
- Support the Head of Finance with tasks such as cashflow reporting, budget monitoring, and analysis.
- Reconcile bank statements and perform other balance sheet reconciliations.
- Aid in internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and provide administrative support as required.
- 2 years of experience in finance/administration.
- Accounting technicians qualification (e.g., AAT) is desirable.
- Proficient in financial principles, organizational skills, and time management.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Experience with Xero, Google, and Excel is advantageous.
- Proactive, self-motivated, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
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