Finance Assistant

Harvey John; Angmering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Angmering is looking for a Finance Assistant to enhance their growing finance team. The role offers a clear progression path to Management Accountant and includes comprehensive study support for accounting qualifications. Applicants should have a background in accounts and a keen eye for detail in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Actively studying AAT or similar qualification.
• Experience in accounts is required.
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Review and issue of sales invoices to customers daily.
• Monthly issue of customer statements and reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for review.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Experience in Accounts

Excel Proficiency

Numerical Accuracy

Communication Skills

Education

Studying AAT or similar qualification

Job description

Finance Assistant

Angmering, West Sussex

Salary £28,000 – 32,000 per annum + bonus + study support if desired

Highly commercially focused, independent business based near Angmering is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their thriving company. Several impressive years of growth mean this individual will be joining at a very exciting time and will quickly become an integral part of their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed finance professional who’s looking to develop and progress their accounting skills in a modern, fast-paced environment. You will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication and can study towards accounting qualifications with full support from your manager. This role has excellent exposure / breadth to it and a clear progression path to Management Accountant.

This individual will report directly into a Finance Director as part of a 2-person finance team. They will be responsible for:

• Review and issue of sales invoices to customers daily.
• Preparation of consolidated invoices on key accounts where required.
• Reconciling receipts from customers & paying in cheques.
• Taking card payments from customers and making the necessary entries in the accounting records along with issue of refunds.
• Review of aged debtor reports and chasing overdue debts.
• Monthly issue of customer statements and bi-weekly issue of reminders.
• Dealing with ad-hoc customer and supplier requests.
• Regular reconciliation of the company’s bank accounts.
• Collating and posting purchase invoices, to include due date review, ensuring we are always within terms.
• Settling foreign invoices through a currency exchange, including the use of forward contracts.
• Preparation and upload of BACs runs (mid & end of month) for approval.
• Running of various reports for detailed analysis as and when required.
• Maintenance of monthly forex rates within the accounting records.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for review and then filing thereof.
• Liaising with French VAT specialists regarding monthly VAT returns on EU exports.
• Maintaining a fixed asset register and posting the related journals be it, depreciation, additions, disposals etc.
• Standard month-end and year-end procedures, to include the posting of various journals (goods in transit, stock, prepayments, accruals, wages etc.) and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Preparation of year-end working papers for statutory accounts preparation by the accountants.
• Any other finance related tasks that arise in the normal course of business.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Actively studying AAT or similar qualification, or with a keen desire to commence their studies
• Well organised and have a keen eye for detail
• Highly motivated and diligent
• Have existing accounts experience
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and accounting packages
• Able to prioritise and use initiative
• Have excellent numerical accuracy
• Excellent written and communication skills

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.