Finance Assistant

Huntress; Ascot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team in Ascot. This permanent position offers the opportunity to grow towards a management accountant role, with support for your studies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounts and bookkeeping, demonstrating excellent numeracy and organizational skills. You will be responsible for managing invoices, reconciling statements, and identifying areas for improvement. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to contribute to a collaborative team. If you're motivated and detail-oriented, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping, and purchase/sales ledger.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on improvement and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase invoices and posting of journals.
• Reconcile supplier and bank statements, ensuring accuracy.
• Handle other finance tasks and take calls as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Numeracy Skills

Resilience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Studying towards Management Accountant

Job description

Our client based in Ascot is looking for a positive and proactive Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be looking to continue their studies towards a career as a management accountant, with which the client will be able to assist. You should have some all-round experience in accounts, bookkeeping, and purchase/sales ledger. You will be highly motivated and detail-oriented, taking responsibility for journals, reports, and reconciliation whilst continually identifying areas for improvement.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Location: Ascot - office-based, access to a car required

Responsibilities

1. Sales and purchase invoices
2. Posting of Journals
3. Ensuring proficient investigation of unprocessed items
4. Reconciling Supplier and Bank statements
5. Other finance tasks as required
6. Taking calls as required

What we are looking for:

1. Confident use of Microsoft Excel
2. Resilience and a positive attitude
3. Ability to develop and sustain supplier relationships
4. Excellent numeracy skills
5. Ability to work under pressure and without supervision
6. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.