Finance Assistant

Edward Vinson Limited; Faversham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant (Graduate level) to join their growing team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in finance and accounting within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will assist in various accounting tasks, contribute to operational improvements, and work towards professional qualification in a dynamic and family-owned business.

Benefits

Pension salary exchange group scheme

Death in service benefit (non-taxable)

Comprehensive study package available

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Confident in presenting ideas and suggestions.
• Well-presented and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, invoice and payment processing.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Help in budget preparation and cost vs benefit analysis.

Skills

Inquisitive

Personable

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Professional attitude

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job title:Finance Assistant (Graduate level)

Responsible to: The Financial Controller

Salary: Circa £30k

Pension:Salary exchange group scheme

Benefits:Death in service (non-taxable). Comprehensive study package available.

Working hours:40 hours per week,

Holiday: 31 days (including bank holidays)

Overview:

This is a new role within the Edward Vinson Group, which has arisen due to the continuing growth and demands of the business. Although a long-established, profitable, family-owned business, the Group is at the beginning of a very exciting stage. With significant investment currently being made into new facilities, there is an opportunity for a motivated individual to immerse themselves in the business and generate tangible improvements in both operations and profitability.

In line with the culture of the Group, there will be a significant hands-on element to the role and the successful candidate must be willing to perform a variety of tasks and work as part of a team.

This is a developmental role, with expectation that the successful candidate will progress their technical and professional skills and study towards a professional qualification.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable – assist with account reconciliation, invoice and payment processing, and related administration (including new supplier setup)
• Assist in the revamp of utility billing and drive the install of smart meters on all meters
• Assist collating, and going forwards, maintaining, a full list of equipment, houses & fields.
• Assist in launch of new expense system for the group
• Assist FC & FM to initiate the process of cost vs benefit analysis of ERP options
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Continue to take on additional tasks and responsibilities in line with developing skills and experience
• Assist in budget preparation
• Assist with providing information required as part of the external audit process
• Other ad-hoc duties

Qualifications, skills, ability and/or experience:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field
• Highly inquisitive and confident at putting ideas forward
• Personable, enthusiastic and approachable
• Flexible in duties
• Well-presented and professional attitude