Finance / Accounts Assistant

Proactive Global; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully onsite

Career development opportunities

Study support potential

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and finance administration. This permanent, full-time role is fully onsite, with broad exposure across a commercial finance function.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in finance or a relevant qualification, strong numeracy and Excel skills. QuickBooks experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in an accounts, finance or similar environment, or relevant finance qualification
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Good communication skills with customers and suppliers
• QuickBooks experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the finance function
• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Support credit control activities, including following up outstanding payments
• Process and reconcile supplier statements
• Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain financial information in QuickBooks
• Support payment runs and general transaction processing
• Process employee expenses and related finance administration
• Assist with the preparation of financial information and management reports
• Respond to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team as required

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive learner

Time management

Education

Finance qualification or degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Finance Assistant

Salary: 26,000 to 30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Fully Onsite

About the Role

Our client is an established and growing specialist business operating within a technical, commercially focused industry, supplying products and services to customers across the UK and internationally.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support the day to day operation of the finance function.

This is a broad and hands on role, offering the opportunity to gain valuable experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, reconciliations and general finance administration.

The position would suit someone with around 1 to 2 years’ experience in an accounts or finance environment, or an individual with a relevant finance qualification or educational background looking to develop their career within a commercial business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day to day operation of the finance function
• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Support credit control activities, including following up outstanding payments
• Process and reconcile supplier statements
• Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain financial information and transactions within QuickBooks
• Support payment runs and general transaction processing
• Process employee expenses and related finance administration
• Assist with the preparation of financial information and management reports
• Respond to finance related queries from customers, suppliers and internal colleagues
• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team as required

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 1 to 2 years’ experience within an accounts, finance or similar commercial environment, although relevant graduates or candidates with suitable qualifications will also be considered
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers and suppliers
• Previous experience using QuickBooks would be advantageous, but is not essential

What's On Offer

• 26,000 to 30,000 per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Permanent, full time position
• Fully onsite working environment
• Broad exposure across a commercial finance function
• Opportunity to develop your accounting and finance experience
• Scope to take on additional responsibility as your experience develops
• Potential future support towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA studies for the right candidate

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.