Finance Assistant

Advancing People; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to manage purchase ledger and support finance operations in Bedford. This office-based role offers both full-time and part-time flexible hours, competitive salary, and training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong accounts experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven accounts experience in a similar accounts role.
• Familiarity with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
• Experience of CIS returns within the construction industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of purchase ledger.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Support month-end and year-end routines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Literacy

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Tools

Sage 50

Sage One

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced purchase ledger with good Sage experience, looking for a new and varied office-based accounts role in the Bedford area?

This role is based in a village within 15 minutes of Bedford - you will need your own vehicle for this role.

If so, my established and well-respected client has the perfect finance assistant role for you…

This role could be working either full time or 28-30 hours per week over 3 days or ideally 4 days per week.

Full time - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Part Time - 9:00am - 3:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm 4 days per week, 3 days per week may be considered for 28 hours, for the perfect person!

This hands-on and incredibly varied accounts role will be supporting the finance manager in the day-to-day processing of purchases and payments, working within a small accounts team.

The Role:

• Managing all aspects of purchase ledger
• Raising purchase orders via Sage 50
• Processing Invoices, credit card receipts
• Scanning Receipts and filling documents
• Bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining the aged creditors and dealing with queries
• Creating and processing weekly & monthly payment runs for the finance manager
• Supporting the Finance manager with Month End and Year End routines
• Credit Control
• Training is available for the right person in order to complete month-end accounts
• General administration to include booking accommodation and managing the order supply chain/ purchasing

The Person:

• Proven accounts experience in a similar accounts role
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to react to meet demands and deadlines
• Computer literacy, especially familiarity with Excel spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software such as Sage 50, Sage One or other similar accounts software
• Experience of CIS returns within the construction industry is advantageous
• Multi-tasking and organisational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and Self-Motivated

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar hands-on accounts role that with excellent communication skills.

Our client is paying a basic salary of £33,000 - £37,000 full time equivalent depending on experience, with a swift interview and start date available!

If you have the accounts management experience our client is looking for then apply now or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, for immediate consideration, in complete confidence.

Advancing People - Recruitment Specialists

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