Finance Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established privately-owned company in Northamptonshire is seeking a Finance Assistant. This role offers flexibility and the potential for permanent employment after an initial temporary period. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits

Free parking available

Flexible start and finish times

Competitive hourly rate/salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in bookkeeping/accounts required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining purchase ledger and reconciling supplier statements.
• Handling subcontractor verification and invoice authorisation.
• Preparing CIS submissions and VAT reconciliation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Full-time Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant based in Northamptonshire

Hays Accountancy and Finance are working on an excellent opportunity with a well-established privately-owned company who are looking to recruit a temporary Finance assistant. The position will initially start on a temporary basis, but after 3 months has the potential to go permanent.

We are seeking an individual with honesty, discretion, and a positive, self-motivated attitude. You should have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure. Excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and strong organisational capabilities are essential. We are looking for someone who can prioritise workloads, problem-solve effectively, and maintain high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the purchase ledger and reconciling supplier statements.
• Handling subcontractor verification, invoice authorisation, and settlements.
• Preparing CIS submissions and VAT reconciliation, including filing.
• Processing expenses, credit card reconciliations, and customer payments.
• Raising sales invoices and providing credit control support.
• Performing cashbook and bank reconciliations.

Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and Word is required. Whilst experience in the construction industry, including reverse-charge VAT and the Construction Industry Scheme, is advantageous, it is not essential.
Job Details:

• Position: Full-time or part-time (can be flexible for the right candidate)
• Salary: Hourly rate of up to £17.00 per hour and, if permanent up to £29,000.00 per year
• Location: Northamptonshire
• Flexible start and finish times

Benefits:

• Free parking available
• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive hourly rate/ salary

Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years in bookkeeping/ accounts is required.

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