£25K/yr
Chichester, England
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant

Posted by Robert Half.

Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join a small team for an established business located in Haslemere, Surrey. For the right person, the client is offering a very competitive salary of £25,000pa.

Role responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Matching, checking and coding invoices
  • Making payments via BACS and cheques
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements & company's bank statements
  • Maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Reviewing systems and processes and making improvements where necessary
  • Office administration, including answering the phone, taking messages, filing and post. This is not exhaustive and can be added to.
  • Daily usage of financial processes, enhancing and updating where needed
  • Maintaining accounts, verifying and posting transactions
  • Balancing accounts on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis
  • Managing client invoices & payments
  • Working closely with the Financial Controller to prepare financial reports
  • Preparing schedules, statements and reports as requested

The Ideal Candidate:

  • AAT Level 3 with three years working experience
  • Excellent communication & team working skills
  • Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
  • Knowledge of software packages such as SAGE Accounts 50 and BACS
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Superb IT skills, including proficiency in data entry, Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Focused and diligent, with excellent attention to detail
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role
  • Ability to successfully communicate with people across the business
  • Possess first-rate numerical skills
  • Strong bookkeeping skills and previous experience in a similar role
  • Solid organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Additional Information:

  • On site parking
  • 5 days a week in office
  • Friendly, cohesive team environment
  • 5-hour week (8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm with 30-minute break)

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