£26K/yr to £29K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant

Posted by Howett Thorpe.

This reputable, established organisation based in Guildford is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be working for a fantastic organisation that has a great working culture and offers brilliant career stability. This role has been created due to a promotion and can be offered on either a full or part-time basis. The role will be fully office based and will suit someone with prior accounts experience who is looking for a new challenge in a varied position.

Finance Assistant - Benefits

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours
  • Car parking onsite
  • Great working environment
  • Pension scheme

Finance Assistant - About The Role

In this role you will be working within a finance team of 3 and will be reporting into the Head of Finance. You will be supporting with the daily running of the finance function as well as supporting in other areas when needed.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Full management of the Accounts Payable function, resolving queries with suppliers and setting up payments
  • Checking and processing all invoices in a timely manner
  • Setting up bank payment runs
  • Raising invoices and overseeing the small Credit Control function
  • Assisting with the month end management accounts process and generating any necessary figures
  • Supporting the HOF in completing any necessary financial reports
  • Reconciling the bank account on Xero, bank reconciliation and petty cash
  • Working with the finance team to ensure the function is running effectively and efficiently

The successful Finance Assistant will have/be:

  • Previous experience in a finance/accounts position
  • Working experience of Xero would be beneficial
  • AAT or QBE candidates will be considered
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good IT skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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