Finance Assistant

R G Carter; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

R G Carter invites applications for a Finance Assistant to join our established finance team in Norwich. The role supports the Finance Manager with processing, reconciliation, reporting and analysis to improve financial performance, while interfacing with Group entities to resolve queries and uphold governance.

The role includes both processing duties and progressive responsibilities, such as month-end/ year-end tasks, variances, and contributing to management accounts and audits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working as part of a team and supporting others in delivering a shared service.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices, credit notes in line with policy.
• Prepare and run regular payment batches; ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Maintain and update supplier and customer records in the system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder relationships

Written and verbal communication

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Norwich - Permanent - Full Time

Background

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our established team of professionals and to support our Finance Manager in the continual improvement of financial performance through accurate processing, reconciling, reporting and analysis and also act as the interface between Group companies and Group Finance to resolve queries as well as ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place.

Salary

• Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Initially more processing responsibilities including:
• Process sales and purchase invoices, credit notes in line with company policy and procedures.
• Prepare and run regular payment batches, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update supplier and customer records in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements, control accounts, petty cash, and credit card transactions.
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox, responding to queries in a timely manner.

Progressive responsibilities include:

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, including variance analysis, accruals and prepayments.
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, HMRC requirements, and GDPR.
• Updating monthly rolling forecast document for management review and submission for consolidation.
• Production of half year and full year management accounts report
• Providing requested data to tax department to assist with their calculations.
• Providing requested data to assist with internal or external audits.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, in order to identify errors and trends
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues and to support non-financial managers.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn. Able to review current performance and identify ways of making improvements to processes and systems.

Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working as part of a team and supporting others in delivering a shared service.