Financial Assistant

BMC Recruitment Group; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Study support

Office closes at Christmas

Annual Company Celebration at Christmas

Flexible working hours

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a supportive team in Hartlepool. This role offers flexibility in working hours, allowing you to choose between 4 or 5 days with an early finish on Fridays. You will gain valuable experience under the guidance of a finance manager who has progressed from this position. The company emphasizes professional growth and offers study support for AAT qualifications. Join a stable and friendly environment where staff turnover is low, and contribute to the financial operations of a successful business.

Qualifications

• Understanding of finance basics and accounting principles.
• Experience with financial systems in an accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Handling accruals, prepayments, and daily cash receipts.
• Completing month-end reconciliations and financial reports.
• Communicating with customers and suppliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Finance Knowledge

AAT Qualification

Accounting Software Experience

Credit Control

Time Management

Education

AAT Level 2-4

Tools

SAGE

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group provided pay range

This range is provided by BMC Recruitment Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant for their client in Hartlepool.

Do you enjoy a varied workload and understand the difference between a debit and a credit, along with the fundamental basics of finance?

Do you need flexibility to work reduced hours… maybe 4 full days OR 5 shorter days OR full time and an early finish on a Friday?

Would you like to work for a successful business who are happy to support their staff and encourage professional growth within their business?

This role as Finance Assistant has become available due to internal promotion; the finance manager who you will report into did this job, so she will be at hand to train and develop you.

You will work as part of a small, friendly and outgoing team of 3, both your colleagues have worked for the company for over 12 years. Staff turnover in this company in ALL departments is very low. So, you can have the confidence that you will be working as part of a bigger highly successful business.

You may be currently studying AAT or already have the qualifications level 2-4 completed; either is fine. If you are still studying or would like to continue, this company will support you with both the expense of the qualifications and the time you may need for exams.

• Opportunity to work 4 or 5 days and an early finish on a Friday
• Free parking
• Study support
• Office closes at Christmas
• Annual Company Celebration at Christmas
• Low staff turnover departmental and company

Your responsibilities include:

• Handling accruals and prepayments
• Post daily cash receipt to the accounts receivable ledger and match to the relevant invoice.
• Managing other day to day banking transactions
• Approx. weekly reconciliation of accounts receivable and reporting to the bank invoice finance facility.
• Credit control
• Completing month end bank and other control account reconciliations.
• Completing financial reports and analysis on a regular basis
• Holiday/absence cover for payroll processing (SAGE experience desirable)
• Communicating with customers and suppliers on a regular basis to solve any issues.
• Assisting with budgets

You will need:

• Qualified or AAT, desired.
• Experience working with financial systems in an accounts department.
• Flexible to daily duties depending on the needs of the business
• Ability to prioritise & manage multiple deadlines

Don’t wait around! Apply now at [e-mail] or reach out if you would like any further information OR I am happy to have a chat regarding what you would like in your next role.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting