Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Posted 3 days ago by 1756806800

£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Redhill, Surrey

Summary: The Finance Assistant role involves managing the Purchase Ledger function and providing support to the finance team. The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience and proficiency in accounting software. The role is office-based in Redhill and offers a salary range based on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for various financial tasks, including processing invoices and reconciling accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing supplier invoices against purchase orders
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Managing accounts and purchase ledger inboxes
  • Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
  • Preparing weekly payment runs
  • Processing employee expenses
  • Processing credit card statements
  • Preparing daily bank reconciliations
  • Answering telephone queries
  • Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks, including holiday cover

Key Skills:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Confident using software such as Excel and accounting systems (experience with Xero advantageous)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly

City: Redhill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Assistant


Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 depending on experience


Department: Finance


Reporting to: Finance Manager


Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week


Location: Office-based (Redhill, RH1)




Purpose and Objectives of the Role


We are seeking a Finance Assistant who will be primarily responsible for managing the Purchase Ledger function and supporting the wider finance team.




Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Processing supplier invoices against purchase orders
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Managing accounts and purchase ledger inboxes
  • Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
  • Preparing weekly payment runs
  • Processing employee expenses
  • Processing credit card statements
  • Preparing daily bank reconciliations
  • Answering telephone queries
  • Supporting the finance team with ad hoc tasks, including holiday cover


Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Confident using software such as Excel and accounting systems (experience with Xero advantageous)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team


Benefits
  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site car parking