Finance Assistant

Rutherford Briant; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave

Study support

On-the-job training

Job summary

Rutherford Briant is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing team in the Essex area. The role involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks, exposure to accounts payable and receivable, and support across monthly accounts.

The ideal candidate has a few years in finance, strong numerical skills, and solid IT proficiency with Excel. The role offers study support and on-the-job training within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A few years experience in finance would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Motivated, proactive and driven.
• Strong team player, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices.
• Bank reconciliations and cash fund monitoring.
• Monitoring cashflow and chasing debtors.
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with prepayments and the fixed asset register.
• Support with monthly management accounts.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Ownership of tasks

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to join a growing business, where your career in finance can thrive?

A client of mine is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team who can manage day-to-day accounting activities. They're looking for someone that is motivated, keen to succeed within finance and happy to get stuck in. There will be exposure across accounts payable and receivable, and this is a great opportunity for somoene with a few years experience in finance looking for their next role.

Responsibilities

As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for

• Processing invoices
• Bank reconciliations and cash fund monitoring
• Monitoring cashflow and chasing debtors
• Assisting with monthly balance sheet reconciliaitions
• Assist with prepayments and the fixed asset register
• Support with monthly management accounts

Requirements

As a Finance Assistant, you will need

• A few years experience in finance would be advantageous
• Strong numerical ability
• Proficient IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Motivated, proactive and driven
• Strong team player, with the initiative to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities

Benefits

As a Finance Assistant, you will get

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support towards accountancy qualifications
• Comprehensive on-the-job training

This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking to progress in your career within finance!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.