Finance Assistant (UK Based) London, England
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant, to become an essential part of the team, taking responsibility for the day to day transactions and reconciliations in the ledgers, as well as supporting on any ad-hoc projects that arise.
Salary circa £25-28k plus study package
We are looking for someone to:
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Take full responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function. This includes:
Processing of all invoices into the purchase ledger and ensuring appropriate authorisation of invoices.
Preparing and processing the weekly payment runs, including preparation of the audit file when necessary.
Onboarding new suppliers and maintaining up to date records, inline with procedures.
Reconciliation of the purchase ledger and investigating any outstanding items
Responding to queries raised.
- Take full responsibility for employee expenses. This includes:
Reviewing and processing all transactions on the expense card system, ensuring appropriate sign off has been given.
Reconciliation of the expense card balance.
Monitoring that expenses incurred fall within company and HMRC guidelines.
Processing and payment of employee expenses submitted via the payment software, ensuring appropriate sign off has been given.
Reconcile all company bank accounts, investigating any outstanding items and differences.
Investigate and respond to queries raised via the shared team inboxes and via slack channels
Ensure that weekly and monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
Help to formulate and monitor policies and procedures relating to the purchase ledger and expenses.
Assist with projects to improve and automate finance functions.
Assist other members of the Finance team with tasks as required.
Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
About you:
You’ll be a collaborative self-starter with 18 months experience in a Finance team, including the accounts payable function. You’ll have strong knowledge of VAT regulation and will be comfortable working to tight deadlines. You’ll be curious and constantly looking for ways to innovate and improve processes.
You’ll have:
Commenced studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
An enthusiastic can-do attitude
Intermediate Excel and other MS Office skills (basic formulas)
Ideally have experience using QBO
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Great problem solving skills
Strong organisational skills & a keen eye for detail
Proactive and a great problem solver
Highly motivated to work using your own initiative
Enjoy working in a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced environment
