Finance Assistant

Job description

Finance Assistant

My client based in Toddington, one of the fastest growing Green Energy companies in the UK are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team. The right candidate will join a small team, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth.

100% office based. On going training and qualifications are available.

Day to day responsibilities will include (training is available):

• Overseeing all financial transactions for the UK and overseas businesses.
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers
• Assisting in the compilation of VAT and PAYE/Pension returns
• Monitoring company accounts and conducting quarterly reviews.
• Preparing year-end and other files for bank and financial audits and dealing with queries.
• Processing purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders.
• Managing bank reconciliations.
• Managing invoice discounting facility
• Processing sales invoices and aged debt management
• Maintaining accurate general ledgers
• Other ad hoc duties analysis and reports as requested.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)
• Solid understanding of basic finance and account payable/receivable principles
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Strong math's skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

In return:

• Salary up to £28k dependant on experience
• Hours 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Pension
• 20 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown + Bank Holidays
• Perk box
• Wage Stream
• Use of onsite gym
• Free tea, coffee, snacks etc
• Monthly free food truck
• Cycle to work scheme.

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