Finance Assistant
- Job Type: Part-Time (24 hours per week, flexible)
- Annual Salary: £30,000 pro rata
- Location: Harrietsham
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Finance Assistant to join an accounting team. This role involves a variety of tasks including payroll management, handling payments, and some HR-related duties. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage all aspects of monthly company payroll and pension schemes.
- Handle subcontractor invoices and CIS, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Manage and process all outgoing payments, including ad hoc requests.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations and manage payment runs for suppliers and subcontractors.
- Approve and process subcontractor invoices.
- Pay all utility bills promptly.
- Process clocking in data and timesheets, managing the clocking in systems and resolving any issues.
- Produce sales invoices for clients and monitor accounts receivable.
- Monitor accounts payable to ensure all supplier accounts are balanced and up to date.
- Manage the Accounting team's shared email box and respond to all incoming queries.
- Record all holiday and absences.
- Administer all HR-related documents such as employment contracts and offer letters.
- Liaise with employees to respond to any employment or personal queries.
- Submit CIS returns and prepare monthly VAT returns.
- Manage petty cash and use the purchase order system.
- Collaborate with auditors at company year-end and work closely with the Accounts Administrator to meet all payment deadlines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with accounting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Capable of managing own workload and working effectively within a team.
- Good interpersonal and telephone communication skills.
Desirable Experience (Training provided if necessary):
- Experience in the construction/property industry.
- Knowledge of CIS.
- Experience with Sage Accounts/Payroll.
If you are interested in this role, please apply online now.