Finance Assistant

Acorn Recruitment; Northam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Bideford is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves processing payment runs, assisting in the preparation of management accounts, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates should have strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and a background in finance. Benefits include 25 days' holiday and a volunteering day. Interested applicants can apply online today.

Benefits

25 days' paid holiday

Birthday day off

Paid volunteering day

Friends and family discount scheme

Life assurance

Access to social clubs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Adaptable and quick to learn, particularly in technical areas.
• Experience with a range of finance tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Support the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts.
• Process and record refunds accurately.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Collaborate with internal departments for finance tasks.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Customer-focused attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting packages

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bideford | Monday-Friday | 9am-5.30pm | Full-time | 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Finance Assistant based in Bideford to support day-to-day finance activities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in finance, excellent IT skills, and a customer-focused approach.

Key Duties

• Process weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring accurate recording of deductions.
• Support the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts, including relevant schedules and reconciliations.
• Process and record refunds accurately.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support finance tasks and systems training.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation by compiling and checking required information.

Requirements

• Experience working in a busy finance or management accounts department.
• Excellent IT skills, including accounting packages and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Adaptable and quick to learn, particularly in technical areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a diplomatic approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative.
• Customer-focused with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Experience with a range of finance tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations.

What We Offer

• 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday or a loved one's birthday.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Friends and family discount scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a range of social clubs and interest groups.

Interested?

Apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.