Duties of Finance Assistant:
- Weekly Payroll, including accurate payments, pension contributions, and P32 submission.
- Post payroll journals to the general ledger and maintain payroll records
- Onboard new starters and process leavers, including issuing P45s
- Prepare and submit annual P11D and timely P46 notifications to HMRC
- Process UK supplier invoices for materials, overheads, and ad hoc payments with accurate VAT and GL coding
- Resolve invoice and supplier queries, run payment cycles, and issue remittance advices
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor master data with verified bank details
- Manage the finance inbox, ensuring all queries and invoices are actioned promptly with nothing missed
- Count and record petty cash receipts, issue cash floats, and report high balances in line with AML obligations
- Compile, review, and process staff expense payments accurately and on schedule
- Support additional ad hoc finance tasks as required
Essential:
- Detail-driven finance professional
- Proven payroll and accounts payable experience
- Strong control discipline, and the confidence to support system change while ensuring timely and compliant financial operations.
