Finance Assistant

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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