Finance Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Company

Tate

Salary

£32000 - £38000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Accounting / Financial / Insurance

Job summary

Finance Assistant

Hemel Hempstead

Salary £32,000-£38,000 dependent on experience

Tate are delighted to be working with a local client, where their vision is recognised as having a positive impact The Finance Assistant role is integral in the business success, as it oversees the Finance departments, managing the purchase and sales accounts, ensuring timely production of financial reports, prompt collection of cash and prompt payment of invoices.

This role is working in small team with strong values, where there is passion for improving and growing both personal and business goals.

Key Responsibilities of Finance Assistant include:

Managing a small finance team, to include allocating workloads to both internal and freelance staff and where necessary recruiting temporary short-term support during busy/peak periods
Ensuring sales invoices are raised and submitted promptly
Prepare and issue statements to customers, issuing reminder letters and chasing up overdue accounts
Close liaison with sales and operations to support with overdue invoices and payments
Oversee the process of purchase invoices being receipted into system, ensuring these are recorded and coded correctly
Collating approved supplier invoices, generating weekly payment runs
Ensuring sub-contractors CIS status' are correct
Manage supplier application forms and ensure they are accurately set up
Completing credit checks on new customers
Preparing VAT returns
Coordinating and directing the preparation of quarterly financial forecasts and reports and reporting on any variance
Preparing and issuing monthly Work In Progress statements to Finance Director on a monthly basis, in line with our finance calendar
Support month-end and year-end close process
Manage and comply with local and national government reporting requirements and tax filings
Ensure all transactions are recorded, filed and reported properly

Key Skills and Qualifications Required:

Experience with Xero is essential and familiarity with other accounting software would be useful
Competent IT skills, to include MS Office, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
Basic Accounts / Financial training
Previous work experience and knowledge as a finance controller

To apply for this role, you should demonstrate you're able to handle change and produce significant output with minimal supervision. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You must have experience working in a similar role and be passionate and detailed about doing a great job.

You must possess strong communication skills and be able to remain calm during busy or stressful situations.

You can apply for this role by attaching you CV.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application