£26K/yr to £30K/yr
Colchester, England
Permanent, Variable

Finance Assistant

Posted by WE Talent.

WE Talent are currently working with a global business based in Colchester, that are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their organisation.

This innovative business has international coverage and is looking for the right candidate to join their finance function.

This role will suit a highly motivated and experienced Finance Assistant who is looking for a position where they can utilise their experience and progress long term. They offer fantastic benefits, including a competitive holiday scheme, hybrid working after probation and free lunches!

This is an exciting opportunity to join due to the business to support them through a period of growth as this role also offers progression within the organisation.

The duties include:

  • Generate, dispatch, and monitor invoices, and upload them to customer portals when necessary.
  • Gather data for reporting purposes.
  • Assist in facilitating year-end audit inquiries.
  • Identify and report any discrepancies.
  • Arrange payments for employee expenses.
  • Propose enhancements for accuracy and efficiency while contributing to cost reduction efforts.
  • Input purchase ledger overhead costs, credit card transactions, and expenses into the SAP B1 accounting system.
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Deliver ad-hoc reports upon management requests

Experience needed:

  • Previous Finance/Accounting experience - understanding of finance systems and processes
  • AAT level 3 qualification (with consider candidates studying at this level)
  • Microsoft Office experience including Word, Excel (intermediate) and Outlook
  • SAP B1 experience
  • Has an understanding of data privacy and confidentiality standards

The company benefits

  • Hybrid working pattern offered after probation
  • Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with Christmas shut down days additionally (this increases on longevity of service)
  • Free lunch provided when on site
  • Company bonus scheme
  • NEST pension

If this is you - apply now for a confidential discussion.

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