Finance Assistant

Job Description for Finance Assistant
We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a skilled Finance Assistant to join our client's reputable organisation and assist the Finance Director in the daily financial operations. This role is a fixed term hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three days in the office. The preferred candidate will have AAT qualifications, be at least Level 3 certified, or possess equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure daily reconciliation of the two main bank accounts and weekly reconciliation of other bank accounts.
* Conduct weekly reconciliation of cash income
* Execute fortnightly payment runs for the purchase ledger
* Generate sales invoices in accordance with contracts
* Manage monthly direct debit collections
* Perform monthly credit card reconciliations
* Post accruals, prepayments, accrued income, and deferred income journals as part of month-end procedures.
* Compile debtors listings and communicate with appropriate departments for follow-up
* Prepare quarterly VAT returns
* Assist the Finance Director with month-end and year-end tasks
Essential Skills and Competencies:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with basic skills such as sum, average, sort, and filter functions.
* AAT Level 3 certification or equivalent relevant experience
* Previous experience handling direct debits and VAT returns
* Strong attention to detail
Desirable
* Proficient in advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.
* Experience using Sage 200 software.
Location
Abingdon
Hybrid role - minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: £24,000 per year
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term Role / Temporary
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within four days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit our website for other opportunities.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Salary: £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Finance Assistant: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* AAT Level 3 certification or equivalent experience (required)
Reference ID: FAAbingdonGF