Finance Assistant

Victorian Plumbing; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bathroom retailer in the UK is looking for a meticulous Finance Assistant to join its busy team. The role involves supporting the finance department, executing bank reconciliations, managing refunds, and preparing essential journal entries. Candidates should have experience in a busy finance context and proficiency in Excel. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive team culture. Don't miss the chance to elevate your finance career with this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a busy finance department.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrable experience with bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the finance department.
• Execute accurate bank reconciliations.
• Manage customer refunds processing.
• Perform sales ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in month-end close preparation.
• Prepare journal entries as directed.

Skills

Experience in finance department

Basic accounting principles

Bank and ledger reconciliations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

🛁 Dive Into a New Career : Finance Assistant at VictorianPlumbing.co.uk!

Are you taps-solutely brilliant with numbers and ready to flush away boring old job roles?

VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, the UK's leading online bathroom retailer, is seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our busy team. This is your chance to tile your skills into a supportive and fast-paced environment where your work truly makes a splash!

Main Function of the Role

The main function of the Finance Assistant role is to provide support to the finance department. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and records, thereby contributing significantly to the efficient operation of the wider business.

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

We need someone to keep our accounts running as smoothly as a power shower. You will be responsible for a range of core financial and accounting duties, including :

• Executing bank reconciliations accurately and promptly, ensuring every penny is in the right place.
• Managing the processing of customer refunds and ensuring compliance with established company policy.
• Performing sales ledger reconciliations to keep our accounts receivable sparkling clean.
• Assisting the wider finance team in the preparation for the vital month-end close process.
• Preparing and posting essential journal entries as directed by the Management Accountant or Group Financial Controller.
• Supporting the Management Accountant and wider team with ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks as required.

The Working Pattern (Hours & Flexibility)

We offer a great balance between flexibility and team collaboration :

• Hours of Work : The role is 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day).
• Start Time : We offer flexible start times between 7 : 30 AM and 9 : 30 AM.
• Office Presence : On-Site, remaining until 17 : 00 (5 : 00 PM) 2-3 days per week. This ensures our team is available to promptly handle queries from our Customer Services and Trade departments.

Do You Have the 'BATH' Factor? (Skills & Experience)

If you have the experience to hit the ground running, we want to hear from you!

• Proven experience working within a busy finance department.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrable experience with bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience preparing and posting journals is highly desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to a high level of accuracy —we don't miss a grout !
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities without getting in a lather ?
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team.

Why Join the Victorian Plumbing Team?

You’ll be joining a market leader in e-commerce, benefiting from a supportive culture and great progression opportunities, with the added benefit of flexible start times.

Don't let this opportunity drain away! Apply today and take the next step into the tub of your finance career.