Finance Assistant

Acorn by Synergie; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Bideford is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance activities. This full-time role involves processing payments, aiding in management accounts preparation, and collaborating with departments. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, experience in finance, and a customer-focused approach. The position offers a fixed-term contract and includes benefits such as paid holidays and discounts.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

One paid volunteering day per year

Friends and family discount scheme

Life assurance

Access to social clubs and interest groups

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or management accounts department.
• Strong IT skills with accounting software.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly in technical areas.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs accurately.
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with departments for finance tasks.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.

Skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused attitude

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Accounting packages

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bideford Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm Full-time 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Finance Assistant based in Bideford to support day-to-day finance activities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in finance, excellent IT skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Duties

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring accurate recording of deductions.
• Support the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, including relevant schedules and reconciliations.
• Process and record refunds accurately.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support finance tasks and systems training.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation by compiling and checking required information.

Requirements

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Excellent IT skills, including accounting packages and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Adaptable and quick to learn, particularly in technical areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a diplomatic approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative.
• Customer-focused with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience with a range of finance tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations.

What We Offer

• 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday or a loved one's birthday.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Friends and family discount scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a range of social clubs and interest groups.

Interested?

Apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.