Finance Assistant

A market leading, design company in Witham are recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is a temporary - permanent position working in the office Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Paying -12.21 - -13.00 per hour depending on experience.

Your key duties in this Finance Assistant role will include but are not limited to:

• Daily bookkeeping activities.
• Matching, checking, and inputting of purchase invoices.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and preparation of payment reports for approval.
• Reconciliation of credit card transactions.
• Management of the finance inbox, responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Collating basis reports for month end analysis.
• Petty cash reconciliation and posting.
• Finance filing.
• Flexible in providing cover for other finance team members when absent/unavailable.
• Ad hoc general administration duties including answering phone calls.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• Excel (using formulas, grouping and sorting data), MS Office and accounting software knowledge, preferably QuickBooks
• An understanding of accounting principles is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work to deadlines, with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in liaising with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Highly motivated, ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within an office environment, preferably a similar role.
• Working towards AAT (The Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification is preferred but not essential.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Finance Assistant position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch #accountsjobs