Finance Assistant

by | Jan 31, 2025 | Vacancies

The Position

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day transactional finance activities are completed in a timely manner. In supporting the Finance Manager, you will have opportunities to develop and grow your knowledge by assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.

Working collaboratively with finance team members and stakeholders within the business you will have an opportunity to ensure efficient and effective services are in place to enhance the overall operational performance.

An outline of the job and what it will entail is stated below:

  • Liaise with and chase clients for outstanding invoices.
  • Investigate client invoice queries, liaising with internal stakeholders to find solutions.
  • Work with Xerox Accounting Software to reconcile payments on all bank accounts/credit cards/petty cash.
  • Create sales invoices and credit notes using Xerox and IRIS.
  • Post supplier invoices and arrange payments.
  • Pay cheques into the bank.
  • Take card payments.
  • Post expenses in both Xerox and IRIS.
  • Set up and manage direct debit mandates.
  • Provide financial information to colleagues.
  • Deal with client money in line with regulations.
  • Undertake any other duties commensurate with this level of position as requested by the Directors and Finance Manager.

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Have a minimum GCSE Maths and English or equivalent grade 5.
  • Either hold or be working towards or be willing to commence the AAT qualification.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience working with a finance team in a professional services company.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word within a working environment.
  • Be resilient, possess high level attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation skills.
  • Ideally, although not essential, have current experience of Xerox and IRIS.
  • Be a collaborative team player and be able to work independently.
  • Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written for liaising with clients and colleagues.

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