Finance Assistant

Harvey John Recruitment; Lancing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for accountancy

Job summary

Harvey John Recruitment is seeking a Finance Assistant in Lancing, West Sussex, to support two companies within a long-standing group. You will report to the Assistant Financial Controller and Finance Director and will receive full training with clear progression opportunities.

The role is on-site with potential for hybrid working after start, and study support for professional qualifications, including time off for study and exams.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts department
• Experience with computerised accounting systems and MS Office
• Understanding of bookkeeping concepts
• Highly accurate with attention to detail
• Pro-active and driven with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounts receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely
• Ensure that financial transactions are accurate
• Be responsible for the accurate processing of authorised expense claims, direct debit payments, credit card statements and petty cash requests
• Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations including bank reconciliations
• Provide support to internal Account Handlers and Customer Service Team by answering enquires relating to financial transactions
• Assistance with new system implementation
• Ad hoc duties as requested by the Assistant Financial Controller

Skills

Accounts experience

MS Office

Bookkeeping concepts

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Tools

Computerised accounting systems

Job description

Finance Assistant

Accountancy Permanent Lancing, West Sussex £30000.00 - £31000.00 per annum

Our client is an organisation with a 100 year history of positive impact across the UK. Due to organisational growth, they’re looking to add a dedicated, career focused Finance Assistant to their team.

Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller and Finance Director, this individual will enjoy a varied role looking after 2 companies within the group. Full training and induction will be given, alongside the opportunity for future role development and progression. My client is keen to meet individuals looking to prove themselves and progress, with the energy and drive to do so.

My client is happy to offer study support for those studying towards a professional accountancy qualification. This includes allowing time off for weekly study / classroom learning and sitting exams. They have a focus on staff engagement and motivation across the business, as shown in their Gold Award for Investors in People.

At present, the role will be an on-site position. However, there is the opportunity for hybrid working once ‘up and running’ so this arrangement will not be indefinite.

Duties:

• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely
• Ensure that financial transactions are accurate
• Be responsible for the accurate processing of authorised expense claims, direct debit payments, credit card statements and petty cash requests
• Preparation of balance sheets reconciliations including bank reconciliations
• Provide support to internal Account Handlers and Customer Service Team by answering enquires relating to financial transactions
• Assistance with new system implementation
• Ad hoc duties as requested by the Assistant Financial Controller

The ideal candidate will:

• Having existing experience of working within an accounts department
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems and MS Office
• Understanding of bookkeeping / accounting concepts
• Be highly accurate with attention to detail
• Be pro-active and driven with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

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