Finance Assistant - FTC | St Albans | Up to £33k
Our client, experts in their field, are a modern and innovative firm looking for a Finance Assistant for 9 months’ maternity cover.
You will support and assist the Head of Finance with day-to-day financial management.
What’s in it for you?
Salary: Up to £33k depending on experience (FTE)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, office based
25 days holiday (plus 2 additional for Christmas period)
Subsidised parking
Key responsibilities:
Update financial spreadsheets with monthly transactions
Prepare profit and loss schedules
Reconcile bank statements
Provide regular updates on fees delivered against target
Process tax payments on Finance Managers instructions
Record monthly payroll entries and journals thereof
Process monthly pension payments and recording thereof
Process supplier invoices and follow up with suppliers and managers as needed
Provide administrative support during budget preparation
Participate in annual audits
Preparation of the firm’s VAT return
Process and authorise transfers on Bankline
Attend to the general requirements of Partners, PSG leaders and other staff
Assist in the development and maintenance of finance policies
What the employer is looking for:
A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role
Level 2 AAT or equivalent finance/book-keeping qualification would be ideal
Good knowledge of accounting and book-keeping procedures such as month end journals and management reporting
Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
Good time management with organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work
High attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
Ability to cope with pressure and maintain a calm manner at all times
Confident communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
Team player
Positive “can do” and flexible attitude
Maintain absolute confidentiality
Available immediately or on short notice
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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.