Finance Assistant United Kingdom
Job description
J C Michael Groups Ltd is a Domiciliary Care Agency with Branches in London, the Surrounding Counties and Scotland, we pride ourselves in being the Face of Care of the UK. We are looking to recruit an addition of Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team.
You will be based in our Head Office in Canary Wharf.
Main Duties Include:
Payments and Treasury
Managing the Branch Accounts
Posting Sales and Purchase invoice into Xero
Monthly and Year‐end Accounts
Credit Control
Timesheets and Expenses
Assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial reports
Assist with VAT return.
Project Finance
Monitoring office supplies and ordering / purchasing supplies as required
Performing Bank Reconciliation
General Bookkeeping
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a hard‐working and enthusiastic individual who will be reliable and work well within a small and friendly team. Intermediate to advanced level excel skills would be favourable. Self-motivation
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Minimum of five GCSEs (graded A-C), including English and Maths (or equivalent)
Degree/Certificate in AAT or Accounting/Finance/Economics (or equivalent)- preferably but not essential
Relevant Work Experience in Bookkeeping
Strong Attention to Details
Experience in Xero (preferably but not essential)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounting package experience: preferably Xero
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Basic -Intermediate accounting knowledge
Purchase Ledger experience
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Accurate and numerate
- Good communication skills: written and oral
- Ability to multitask
- Good computer skills: MS Word and intermediate MS Excel
- Ability to handle a high volume of data processing
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to follow existing systems and procedures efficiently
- Ability to maintain appropriate relationships
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Flexible and able to meet deadlines
- Conscientious and hardworking
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and discretion
- Excellent record of punctuality and attendance
- Commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion
