Finance Assistant

Redmore Recruitment limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a growing finance team in Carmarthenshire. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, performing reconciliations, and providing reports to the Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for career growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor and purchase ledger invoices accurately.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Prepare and reconcile CIS returns.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

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