Finance Assistant

Optima Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team in Leatherhead. The role involves processing payroll, managing bank reconciliations, and supporting financial operations. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in finance and a full driving license. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Use of onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years payroll / finance experience.
• Must have a full driving license due to office location.

Responsibilities

• Recording cash book transactions.
• Preparing weekly bank reconciliations.
• Processing monthly payroll runs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliation

Sage 50/200 experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Job description

Finance Assistant

Exciting Opportunity to join a friendly and professional finance team! Enjoy fantastic benefits and a supportive working environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits:

• Based in Leatherhead
• GBP30,000 - GBP35,000
• Full time or part time role (part time c30 hours per week across 5 days)
• 25 days annual (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments
• Employee assistance programme
• Use of onsite facilities

Job description:

Bank & Cash

Recording cash book transactions

Use online banking system to monitor accounts daily and review of cash reserve requirements

Preparing weekly bank reconciliations, and monthly formal reconciliation

Preparing formal reconciliation of loan accounts

Payroll

Process monthly payroll runs in Sage 50 f

Process starters and leavers, tax code changes, student loans and other HMRC notices

Completing statutory payments and recording respective journal entries in SAGE 200

Collect and reconcile monthly variation and timesheets from sites

Produce monthly payroll reports for review by the Group Finance Manager and the Director of Finance

Prepare and submit monthly HMRC filings and pension returns

Execute year-end payroll tasks, including P11D generation

Managing auto enrolment communications and support staff queries

Liaise with pension providers and HMRC to resolve discrepancies

Assisting with meeting arrangements between staff and the pension advisors

Assisting HR with role/salary changes communications to staff

Maintain accurate payroll records and files

Summaries and analysis of data for management information purposes

Assistance with the preparation of information for the external auditors

Miscellaneous

Managing fund allocations for accounts

Assisting with the preparation of invoices as required:

Collecting extra charges information

Posting bank receipts to the fees ledger in Sage 200

Ad-hoc duties dependent on business requirements

Person specification:

Must have a full driving license due to office location

Minimum of 2 years payroll / finance experience