£22K/yr to £28K/yr
Epping Forest, England
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant

Posted by Antony James Recruitment Ltd.

About the role:

Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to have partnered with a growing commercial client based in Ongar, Essex, who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -

  • Receiving, coding and processing all supplier invoices including checking internal process has been followed.
  • Dealing with supplier queries to ensure that invoices are processed for payment correctly and promptly.
  • Reconciling supplier accounts to statements.
  • Maintaining correct supplier details and setting up new suppliers on our accounting system.
  • Dealing with internal and external queries (Staff, Clients and Suppliers).
  • Processing expenses claims and matching credit card receipts to statements and entering.
  • Raising purchase orders.
  • Making sure project costs are tracked/coded correctly.
  • Processing sales invoices.
  • Credit Control.
  • Reporting on purchase ledger/sales ledger.
  • Some bank reconciliation work.
  • Keeping accounting systems up to date with new and correct customer/supplier information.
  • Any other duties that may be required including general office admin.

Your required knowledge:

  • A clear and confident communicator.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
  • Keen to learn.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Previous use of accounting softwares is an advantage but not necessary.
  • Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Relevant experience is required, exposure working in a Finance Team.
  • An Accounting exam or early qualification would be an advantage.

Salary: £22k to £25k DOE

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Office based)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ongar, Essex: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)