This is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a dynamic and growing organisation, where they will be supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The client are a visionary organisation, who have ambitious plans to continue to grow the business by delivering a first class customer experience and becoming an integral partner within the local community.

This role will appeal to a talented Finance Assistant who is keen, committed to continual learning and is seeking exposure to all aspects of accounts. 

The role will initially be offered as a 12 month contract with the potential to become permanent.

The role of Finance Assistant will report to the Financial Controller and will involve working as part of a well-established finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly payroll runs (some experience preferred)
• Purchase Ledger processes, payments and reconciliations
• Preparation of analytical reports and variance analysis
• Assistance with month end processes
• Preparation of management accounts
• Balance sheet and P & L reconciliations
• Assistance with budget variance, analysis and forecasting
• Assist with preparation for statutory audits
• Working with the Financial Controller to improve business processes, reengineering and efficiency initiatives
• Ad-hoc office and finance duties as required

Experience required

• A minimum of 2 years within an Accounts environment
• Knowledge of payroll
• Experience of working with Sage Accounts and Payroll
• Proficient user of Excel, familiar with VLookups and Pivot tables
• Accounting qualifications desirable

Person specification

• Numerate and analytical
• Confident user of technology
• Keen to learn with the desire to get involved and take on responsibility
• A team player who is supportive and contributes ideas
• Committed to and seeks continual improvements
• Strives to provide a first class service
• Pro-active and self-motivated, able to work independently
• Flexible approach