Finance Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers flexible working hours and is fully office based. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Payable, reconciling bank accounts, supporting payroll preparation, and generating financial reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and strong IT skills, particularly with Xero.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Car parking onsite

Enhanced pension

Fantastic working culture

Qualifications

• Experience working within a small finance team.
• Ability to process invoices, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Control of the Accounts Payable function and resolve queries.
• Reconcile bank accounts and prepare financial documents.
• Generate quarterly VAT returns and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Experience in a similar position

Ability to communicate at all levels

Education

AAT/QBE

Tools

Xero

Job description

This established, reputable organisation based in Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining an expanding and passionate business that has a great working culture and continues to make a difference in the market. This role will be fully office based, however does come with flexible working hours and can be offered on either a full time or part time basis. This a fantastic opportunity for an experienced all-rounder who is looking for their next long-term opportunity.

Finance Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Car parking onsite
• Enhanced pension
• Fantastic working culture

Finance Assistant – About The Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 4 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be required to support with the daily running of the finance function and your key responsibilities will be:

• Full control of the Accounts Payable function, processing invoices on Xero and resolving any queries with suppliers
• Reconciling the bank account on Xero, preparing hard-copy reconciliations and managing petty cash
• Supporting with the generation of the monthly management accounts figures
• Generation of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register and schedule of depreciation
• Assisting in the budget monitoring process and seeking improvements to internal processes
• Supporting payroll preparation and checks for submission
• Performing ad hoc analysis and project work

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Experience in a similar position
• AAT/QBE candidates will be considered
• Experience of working within a small finance team
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels