Finance Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Godalming; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading organization near Godalming is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant. You will join a dynamic team and manage the Accounts Payable function. Ideal candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and a healthcare scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare scheme

Fantastic onsite facilities

Car parking

Pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Processing all purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Producing payment runs on a fortnightly basis.
• Dealing with supplier queries and liaising with colleagues.
• Reconciling supplier statements and all bank accounts weekly.
• Maintaining the purchase ledger supplier databases.
• Conducting all purchase ledger and bank filing.
• Supporting in other areas of finance as needed.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar position

Strong Accounts Payable experience

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate at all levels

Job description

This market- leading organisation based near Godalming are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining a well-established and dynamic team that has a brilliant local reputation. Furthermore, this role will be fully office based and offers a fantastic working environment as well as great company benefits. A perfect role for an established Finance Assistant that has a strong varied background and is now looking for their next challenge.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: £30 000 per annum

Reference no: 15928

Finance Assistant Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme
• Fantastic onsite facilities
• Car parking
• Pension scheme

Finance Assistant About The Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 6 and reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be managing the Accounts Payable function and also supporting within other areas of finance. Your key responsibilities will be:

• The processing of all purchase ledger invoices, including employee expenses, ensuring each is analysed correctly.
• The production of payment runs on a fortnightly basis, ensuring invoices are paid and remittances are sent promptly to suppliers thereafter.
• Dealing with supplier queries and liaising with colleagues.
• The reconciliation of supplier statements and all bank accounts on a weekly basis.
• Maintenance of the purchase ledger supplier databases, ensuring contact details and bank details are kept fully up to date.
• All purchase ledger and bank filing as appropriate.
• Supporting in other areas of finance when needed.

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Strong Accounts Payable experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.