Finance Assistant

Position Summary

• Location: Hybrid working available following training
• Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
• Hybrid Model: 3 days office / 2 days home (subject to business requirements)
• Permanent Position

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate accounting records and applying accounting principles.
• Managing bookkeeping activities, including bank reconciliations and transaction allocations.
• Supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Performing monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reviewing intercompany transactions and liaising with internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring accurate invoicing and preparing corrections where required.
• Producing financial reports and supporting audit requests.
• Documenting finance processes and procedures.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Supporting finance projects and system testing initiatives.

Candidate Profile

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Degree in Accounting or a relevant professional accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years' finance experience, ideally within a service-led environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience of process improvement initiatives.

Benefits Package

• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Pension scheme with up to 18% total contribution (15% employer contribution)
• Income Protection Insurance
• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Funded study support and ongoing training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports & Social Club

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