Finance Assistant London, England
4C Associates
Full Time
London, England
28000 - 33000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Finance Assistant:
Established in 2000, 4C Associates is an award-winning cost transformation consultancy. We provide expertise across all areas of cost transformation and procurement, for leading organisations in all market sectors. Our services range from strategy development through to implementation and delivery of results. We are regularly selected to undertake major projects with blue chip clients, due to our innovative approach and high-level talent. We offer an unrivalled combination of capabilities, geared towards resolving complex challenges and delivering sustainable, tangible results. 4C Associates is a progressive and sustainability focused organisation. We believe that long term sustainability is key in everything we do. By joining us, you will play a critical role in ensuring this into the future for both 4C and all the clients we work with. Our success depends on the capability, commitment and dedication of our employees.
Job Summary:
4C Associates is one of the fastest growing management consultancies in the UK. As a result, we are looking to build our support function teams. The role of Finance Assistant will be critical to support the business and continued growth. We are looking for individuals from a financial background with a can-do attitude, a strong work ethic and passion for success and continuous improvement. In return, 4C will invest in you, offering a supportive team environment in which to develop your financial experience and progress your career.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join a small and friendly team of professionals. Your role will be critical taking ownership of sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank accounts management, credit control, and staff expenses. You will be required to manage the daily cashbook and weekly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts including the Cash Management in Financialforce accounting software. You will also manage further finance procedures including recording and processing all payments and receipts, and assist with completing VAT returns and HMRC declarations for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility will typically include the following:
Established in 2000, 4C Associates is an award-winning cost transformation consultancy. We provide expertise across all areas of cost transformation and procurement, for leading organisations in all market sectors. Our services range from strategy development through to implementation and delivery of results. We are regularly selected to undertake major projects with blue chip clients, due to our innovative approach and high-level talent. We offer an unrivalled combination of capabilities, geared towards resolving complex challenges and delivering sustainable, tangible results. 4C Associates is a progressive and sustainability focused organisation. We believe that long term sustainability is key in everything we do. By joining us, you will play a critical role in ensuring this into the future for both 4C and all the clients we work with. Our success depends on the capability, commitment and dedication of our employees.
Job Summary:
4C Associates is one of the fastest growing management consultancies in the UK. As a result, we are looking to build our support function teams. The role of Finance Assistant will be critical to support the business and continued growth. We are looking for individuals from a financial background with a can-do attitude, a strong work ethic and passion for success and continuous improvement. In return, 4C will invest in you, offering a supportive team environment in which to develop your financial experience and progress your career.
The Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will join a small and friendly team of professionals. Your role will be critical taking ownership of sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank accounts management, credit control, and staff expenses. You will be required to manage the daily cashbook and weekly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts including the Cash Management in Financialforce accounting software. You will also manage further finance procedures including recording and processing all payments and receipts, and assist with completing VAT returns and HMRC declarations for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility will typically include the following:
- Timely processing of purchase invoices.
- Timely raising of sales invoices with PO’s where applicable and according to client contracts.
- Responsible for the credit control; regularly chasing clients for outstanding payments and review weekly with line manager.
- Weekly bank reconciliations with bank statement back-up.
- Responsible for maintaining the cash book and assist with maintenance of weekly cash flow forecast.
- Bi-monthly processing of staff expenses. Monthly Credit Card reconciliation with back-up statement and receipts.
- Assisting Management Accountant with balance sheet reconciliations each month end.
- Assist with quarterly VAT returns. Ad hoc project work and reports.
The Individual
We are looking for individuals from a financial background with ambition to further their career within a professional services environment.
Skills Required:
The successful candidate for the Finance Assistant role will have the following skills:
- Basic knowledge of double entry accounting principles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Working knowledge of any accounting systems
- A keen interest in Accounting and Finance. A self-starter, able to work as a team and individually
- High level of numerical aptitude
- Credit control skills
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential:
- AAT qualification, Finance related degree or initial ACCA/CIMA studier
- Initial experience in a similar financial / accounting related role
Desirable:
- Intermediate to Advance Microsoft Excel skills
- Professional Services business experience
4C is proud of its inclusive culture and promotes the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships and social background.
4C Associates
www.4cassociates.com
London, United Kingdom
Simon Terry
$5 to $25 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Business Consulting
2000
