Treasury-Focused Financial Assistant (QuickBooks/Xero)

Burgess Hodgson; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Hodgson in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Financial Assistant to join our busy treasury team. You will support the Partners with a range of partnership functions, including bank reconciliations, posting to QuickBooks and Xero, month-end processes and payment runs.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with experience in accounting software, excellent English, and a meticulous, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Be at least AAT qualified.
• Experience using accounting software, particularly QuickBooks and Xero.
• Excellent verbal and written English with high grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Self-motivated, professional with high discretion and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Minimum of 12 months in a previous role.

Responsibilities

• Regular bank reconciliations and related transactions.
• Post transactions on QuickBooks and Xero.
• Produce month end management accounts and journals.
• Manage day-to-day transactions and cost control within budgets.
• Prepare invoices, accounts payable and receivable; make payment runs and submit BACS.
• General accounts administration and file maintenance.
• Support Treasury Partners with workload and team performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Discretion/Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

MS Office

Job description

Burgess Hodgson in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Financial Assistant to join our busy treasury team. You will support the Partners with a range of partnership functions, including bank reconciliations, posting to QuickBooks and Xero, month-end processes and payment runs.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified with experience in accounting software, excellent English, and a meticulous, confidential approach.