Finance Assistant - Full Time

Imaje Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant for a full-time position in central Belfast. The role involves preparing financial reports, ensuring VAT compliance, and managing accounts receivable. A starting salary of £26,000 - £28,000 per annum is offered along with benefits such as flexible working, casual dress, and employee referral bonuses.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Flexible working

Casual dress

Annual flu jabs

Employee referral bonuses

Dedicated training budgets

Annual company events

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing financial reports.
• Knowledge of VAT compliance and reporting processes.
• Strong communication skills for responding to customer queries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for the Leadership Team.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly finance packs.
• Oversee VAT compliance and reporting.
• Manage the credit card and expenses process.
• Maintain accounts receivable and address customer queries.

Skills

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Credit control

Cashflow management

Job description

I am supporting a client within the Belfast area, who are looking for an experienced full time Finance assistant to join their team based in Belfast BT7.

This is a permanent, full time position working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

The role will be office based at my clients’ modern offices in central Belfast, which has great transport links and ample parking.

The role will involve but will not be limited to:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports for the Leadership Team and Executive Board.
• Assist in the monthly finance pack preparation for the company, meeting tight reporting deadlines.
• Support all finance-related matters for the company ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements and sales tax filings.
• Compile annual accounts with supporting working papers, including draft corporation/income tax calculations.
• Oversee VAT compliance and reporting, in collaboration with the Finance Assistant.
• Prepare the weekly cashflow forecast and assist with the group’s monthly cashflow reporting.
• Manage the credit card and expenses process:
• Monitor weekly credit card balances, flagging cards nearing limits to employees.
• Prepare monthly journals for all credit card and personal expense claims in line with the company expenses policy.
• Maintain the accounts’ receivable function, including:
• Raising and issuing sales invoices.
• Sending statements to customers and addressing issues promptly.
• Responding to customer queries and managing credit control, ensuring all overdue balances are followed up immediately.
• Support the annual insurance renewal process.
• Process weekly payment runs.

In return my client is offering a starting salary between £26,000 - £28,000 per annum.

My client also offers the following as part of their employment package: health cash plan, flexible working, casual dress, annual flu jabs, employee referral bonuses, dedicated training budgets, annual company events and education reimbursement.

To be considered for this role, please send an up-to-date CV below