Finance Assistant

MultiStaff Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance team in Stourport-on-Severn. The ideal candidate will support financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting. This role offers excellent growth opportunities within the finance sector. Applicants should be working towards AAT level 4 or qualified, with strong IT and numeracy skills. Benefits include a company pension and free parking.

Benefits

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Working towards AAT level 4 or AAT Qualified.
• Experience of Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support in the monthly management accounts process.
• Handle bank reconciliations for financial accuracy.
• Assist the Purchase Ledger team with invoicing.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Team player

Education

AAT level 4 or AAT Qualified

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

Sage 50

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organisation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and administrative tasks. This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their skills in finance while contributing to the overall success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Management Accountants to support in the monthly management accounts process
• Prepare and post accurate month end journals
• Handle bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
• Liaise with the Management Accountants on issues relating to the sales ledger and debt collection
• Assist the Purchase Ledger team, matching invoices with purchase orders, input of invoices and credit notes, reconciling supplier statements, sending remittances and dealing with queries
• Provide cover at month end and during team annual leave in purchase ledger and sales ledger functions
• Cash posting for bank transactions
• Processing expense claims
• Assist in preparing documentation and schedules required for internal and external audits
• Keep procedure notes up to date so that all processes are fully documented
• Support with key activity and projects within the Finance department

Requirements

• Working towards AAT level 4 or AAT Qualified
• A high level of numeracy skills, minimum 5 GCSEs to include Maths & English to Level 4 or above
• Experience of Sage 50 would be advantageous
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookups etc.)
• A 'right first time' and 'can do' attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• High levels of personal organisation
• Commitment to accuracy and driving efficient processes
• A proven ability to build strong professional relationships
• A great team player who is flexible with shifting workloads
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of formats

This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within the finance sector while contributing to our team's success. If you are passionate about finance and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply!

Job Types

• Full-time
• Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person