Finance Assistant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in the St Albans area is seeking a Finance Assistant to contribute to key financial operations, including payroll. This office-based role offers a supportive environment and the chance to develop your finance career with added payroll responsibilities.

Benefits

1 day WFH post-probation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Experience in payroll processing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle credit card transactions and ensure accurate processing.
• Prepare month-end journals for event-related costs.
• Assist with payroll processing and maintain employee records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: St Albans Area
Salary: Up to 32,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, Office-Based (with 1 day WFH post-probation)

We are seeking a Finance
Assistant to join a dynamic team within a highly exciting, sought-after business, based in the St Albans area. This exciting opportunity offers a supportive working environment and the chance to contribute to key financial operations, including payroll.

Key Responsibilities:
Transaction Processing & Reconciliation: Handle credit card transactions, ensuring accurate processing, approval, and reconciliation.
Prepayments & Costs: Track and manage prepayments, and reconcile costs associated with business operations, including event-related expenses.
Payment Processing & Bank Reconciliations: Process payments as needed and conduct monthly bank reconciliations to maintain cash flow accuracy.
Month-End Journals & Reporting: Prepare month-end journals for event-related costs, ensuring all financial records are precise and up-to-date.
Payroll Processing: Assist with the preparation and processing of the company payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees. This includes maintaining employee records, calculating overtime, and ensuring compliance with tax and National Insurance requirements.

Key Requirements:
Previous experience in an accounts or finance role (Accounts Assistant, Accounts Receivable, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Proficiency in using accounting systems (SAP or similar) and MS Excel
Experience in payroll processing is highly desirable
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Full UK driving licence or the ability to commute to various locations as required

Additional Information:
This is an office-based role located in the St Albans area, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment. After completing your probation period, you will be eligible for 1 day of remote working each week.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your finance career in a growing business with added payroll responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you!

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