Finance Assistant - 18 Month FTC

Summary: The role of Finance Assistant involves supporting the Finance Department of a business in Mansfield on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The position requires collaboration with other finance staff to manage various financial tasks, including processing transactions, preparing journals, and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and adaptability. This role offers a friendly work culture and various employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with other Finance Assistants to meet processing requirements of the Finance Department
• Download bank account information using Internet banking
• Perform daily downloads and allocate customer receipts to accounts
• Prepare and check journals for posting into the accounts system
• Code, log, and batch supplier invoices for payment
• Produce daily treasury worksheets accurately
• Check, prepare, and process treasury documentation
• Carry out daily reconciliations on control accounts and bank accounts
• Liaise with other departments regarding transaction queries
• Prepare controlled stationery for delivery to branches
• Complete other ad-hoc tasks as required

Key Skills:

• At least 3 years' experience in a finance department
• Experience performing a variety of financial tasks
• Good computer literacy and ability to use systems
• Knowledge of accounting systems
• Proven accounting knowledge
• Competent in Excel and Microsoft packages
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Positive 'can do' attitude
• Reliable and methodical with attention to detail
• Team player with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Accounting & finance degree or AAT qualification preferred

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Mansfield

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other