Finance Assistant

Redmore Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team in the City of London. This role will support the Finance Manager with various accounting and administrative tasks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Ideal candidates will possess strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting tasks in a finance environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain financial records accurately.
• Strong organizational skills to support finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Maintain ledgers and ensure financial information is up to date.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS returns.
• Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding account activity.

Skills

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Effective communicator

Collaborative team player

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location : Carmarthenshire

Hours : 37.5 per week

Salary : £28k circa

Our client has the experience, knowledge, and capability to deliver successful, cost-effective projects, specialising in house building, commercial construction, civil engineering, and groundworks, providing comprehensive solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. This role provides key support to the Finance Manager across a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to accounting records.
• Maintain ledgers to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.
• Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding account activity and queries.
• Support with general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Finance Manager.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Requirements

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, organised approach to work.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37.5-hour working week
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for career growth