Senior Finance Assistant
Location: Nottingham, NG7 (Office-based)
Salary: Up to £30,000
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Interview process: 2 stages (1 in-person and 1 on Teams)
Main Responsibilities:
As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will be a vital part of the finance team, overseeing key accounts functions including:
- Sales Ledger: Generate customer invoices, process daily remittances, and manage customer invoice queries.
- Banking: Process all banking transactions using SAGE 200 and conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
- Purchase Ledger: Handle purchase invoices, set up and maintain supplier accounts, reconcile supplier statements, and manage employee expenses and credit card processes.
- Nominal Ledger: Assist with prepayments, accruals, journal processing, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
- Ad Hoc Tasks: Support the Director of Finance in implementing new systems, supervise the finance team during their absence, and assist with payroll responsibilities.
Requirements:
Education/Qualifications:
- Essential: AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience; strong IT skills; good written and spoken English and Maths (GCSE level C or above).
- Desirable: AAT Level 3 or higher; A-level education or relevant degree.
Experience:
- Essential: Minimum of 3 years' experience with Sage 200 or similar software; strong understanding of accounting procedures; high proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; excellent communication skills.
- Desirable: 5 years' experience with Sage 200 or a willingness to learn new systems.
Personal Attributes:
- High accuracy and multi-tasking ability; effective influencing skills; excellent organisational skills with a focus on responsiveness; adaptable to organisational change; ability to work under tight deadlines.
Benefits:
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays; private healthcare after a 3-month probation period; free parking available at the office.
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