Finance Assistant

Hewett Recruitment; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional recruitment agency in England is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a growing team. The ideal candidate will manage accounting activities, assist in budgeting, and ensure accurate VAT submissions. Key skills include previous accounting experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualification is preferred. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Self-driven, friendly, and positive disposition focused on quality and results.
• Proven accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive team player contributing to organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of accounting activities including journals, reconciliations, and monthly accounts.
• Assist in preparation and monitoring of subsidiary budgets.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure timely VAT reconciliations and submissions.
• Manage balance sheet and profit & loss reconciliations.
• Provide audit support for year-end and statutory audits.

Skills

Self-driven disposition

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Proactive team player

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Previous accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

AAT/CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Job description

Finance Assistant

Reporting to the Financial Controller, our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their growing team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Subsidiary Accounting: Managing a range of accounting activities including salaries, journals, accruals and prepayments, pensions, reconciliations, trial balance, fixed assets and production of monthly accounts.

• Subsidiary Budgeting: Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of subsidiary budgets.

• Cashflow Forecasting: Preparing and maintaining accurate cashflow forecasts.

• VAT Reconciliations: Ensuring accurate and timely VAT reconciliations and submissions.

• Financial Accounts Reconciliations: Managing Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and GRNI reconciliations

• Financial Accounting Support: Responding to general accounting enquiries and providing cross-functional financial support.

• Audit Assistance: Supporting all audit requirements including year-end, interim, statutory, HMRC/government audits and other audit-related activities.

• Year-End & Ad-Hoc Reporting: Preparing year-end reports and contributing to various ad-hoc reporting requirements.

• Stock Checks: Attending annual stock checks and assisting in reconciliation and reporting processes.

• Treasury Cover: Managing payments, inter-company netting, bank and group correspondence and performing bank reconciliations as required.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Self-driven, friendly, and positive disposition with a clear focus on high quality and delivering results.

• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• A proactive team player who actively contributes to achieving organisational goals.

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Previous accounting experience; AAT/CIMA/ACCA part-qualified or equivalent qualification desirable.

• Computer literate with strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Working knowledge of SAP and SAGE is advantageous.