Finance Assistant

Hales Group; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Letchworth Garden City. This role involves managing accounts payable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and supplier payments. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of accounts payable experience and preferably an AAT qualification. The position offers a salary range of £24,000 – £28,000 with additional benefits including 25 days leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Sick pay after probation

Pension Scheme with 3% contribution

Possibility of hybrid working after 6 months

Company social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years accounts payable experience is essential.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and balance sheet reconciliations is mandatory.
• Experience with accounting software is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage online banking and cash management.
• Process supplier invoices and match with purchase orders.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Knowledge of AP and balance sheet reconciliations

Good knowledge in MS Excel

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to join them on a permanent basis in Letchworth Garden city. In this position you will be working on accounts payable, supporting the finance team and reporting to the Finance Director.

This position is ideal for someone who is AAT qualified or currently studying for a finance or accounting related qualification.

You will need to have experience in accounts payable, double-entry bookkeeping as well as supplier payments and reconciliations.

Salary : £24,000 – £28,000

Hours : 37.5 Hours a week 8 : 30am – 5pm Monday – Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch)

Responsibilities

• Online banking and cash management


• Process and match supplier invoices to purchase orders & stock receipts


• Manage and correct pricing issues and shortages


• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs and send remittances to suppliers


• Foreign currency supplier payments


• Cash payment postings to the purchase ledger


• Process staff expenses and corporate credit card claims


• Maintain supplier accounts and create new suppliers


• Produce aged creditors report on monthly basis and prepare statement reconciliations


• Respond to queries both internal and external in a timely manner


• Provide support to the line manager and wider team to improve process and efficiencies


• Provide holiday cover to accounts receivable (adhoc)


• Ad hoc tasks to ensure finance department runs smoothly

Experience and skills

• AAT qualified or studying towards a qualification – preferred


• At least 3 years accounts payable experience – essential


• Knowledge of AP and balance sheet reconciliations – essential


• Good knowledge in MS Excel, Word and accounting software – essential


• Experience in Sage X3 software – desirable


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver to deadlines


• Well organised and able to prioritise with high attention to detail and level of accuracy


• Ability to establish and maintain good business relationships, internally and externally


• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively


• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive

Benefits

• Leave : 25 days per annum 3 used for Xmas plus 8 statutory bank holidays


• Death in service 3x salary after probation


• Sick pay : (up to 5 days) after probation


• Pension Scheme : 3% ER contribution


• Possibility of Hybrid working after 6 months’ probation – Up to 2 days WFH.


• Company social events

To find out more about this role, apply now.

Job Information

Job Reference: AI-FA-LETCH
Salary : £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Industries : Finance
Job Locations : Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Job Types : Permanent