
finance associate Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
As a Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the purchase and sales ledgers, as well as assisting with month-end activities and handling basic accounting tasks. In addition, you will be part of a fun and hardworking team that encourages personal development and offers support in obtaining an AAT qualification.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Post supplier invoices
- Prepare supplier payment runs and one-off payments
- Complete card purchases on behalf of employees
- Import monthly employee expenses into Sage 200
- Raise sales invoices
- Enter bank transactions and reconcile accounts
- Complete month-end trade debtors' and trade creditors' reconciliations
- Provide ad-hoc support to the Financial Controller as required
Other Responsibilities
- Comply with the Allia Ltd Financial Procedures
- Take part in training and development as required
- Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external customers
- Proactively communicate any issues or findings
- Skills and Qualifications Required
Essential
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks as well as work within a team
- Highly numerate with good attention to detail
- Experience using accounting software
- Competent in the use of Excel and other Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities and initiative
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Sage 200
- AAT full or part qualified (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
- Company pension scheme; free on-site parking (Cambridge/Peterborough); Bike2Work Scheme
- Comprehensive range of discounts, a Healthcare cash plan, wellness program, and more!
- Life Insurance
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 based on service plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Casual dress code
If you are interested in the position, and have the skill set required, please apply below!
