Finance Assistant

Redmore Recruitment limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager with various accounting tasks. The role involves invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining financial accuracy. Candidates should have strong numeracy skills, be proficient in Excel, and ideally have experience with Sage software. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, organised approach to work.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to accounting records.
• Maintain ledgers to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS returns.
• Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding account activity and queries.
• Support with general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Finance Manager.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Team player

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Carmarthenshire
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: 28k circa

Our client has the experience, knowledge, and capability to deliver successful, cost-effective projects, specialising in house building, commercial construction, civil engineering, and groundworks, providing comprehensive solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Looking to recruit a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. This role provides key support to the Finance Manager across a variety of accounting and administrative tasks, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately in the accounting system.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to accounting records.
• Maintain ledgers to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.
• Assist with bank postings and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding account activity and queries.
• Support with general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Finance Manager.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

Key Requirements

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, organised approach to work.
• Experience using Sage accounting software is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37.5-hour working week
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive and professional working environment with opportunities for career growth