Finance Assistant

Optima Recruitment Limited; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension

On-site parking

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant in Leatherhead to support the accounts team. The role handles reconciliations, AR/Cash application, and vendor invoice processing in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting/finance background, 1-5 years experience, and strong Excel/Office skills. Office-based with on-site parking; pension 5% and holiday entitlement apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance required.
• 1-5 years of finance/accounts experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong detail-orientation and ability to multi-task under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling customer statements and monitoring accounts for overdue invoices.
• Assisting with accounts receivable: collections and cash application.
• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Building relationships and communicating with customers to facilitate timely payments.
• Matching vendor quotes to invoices to verify accuracy.
• Confirming freight-related payments with the Shipping team.
• Recording incoming UK vendor invoices to support the accounts payable.
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytical

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Assistant

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
• Contract: Full Time | Permanent
• Office based, with Car Parking on site
• Contributory pension 5%
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

Company

Very well-established Company operating on a global scale, providing an exceptional working environment, excellent training and career development opportunities.

Due to increase levels of business our client has newly created a role to help with the smooth running of the accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling customer statements and monitoring accounts for overdue invoices.
• Assisting with the accounts receivable process, including collections and cash application.
• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Building strong working relationships and maintaining good communication with customers to facilitate timely payments and resolve issues promptly.
• Matching vendor quotes to invoices to verify accuracy.
• Confirming freight-related payments with the Shipping team.
• Recording incoming UK vendor invoices to support the accounts payable process
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet business needs.

Person specification

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance
• Strong finance background with 1-5 years work experience preferred
• Detail oriented with strong technical, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task with an energetic and teamwork-oriented work style
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and perform under demanding timelines and pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.