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Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 5AF, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • A well-established client in the Wiltshire area is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with a salary of £30,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should be AAT Level 1 or 2 qualified and have previous experience in an accounts role.
  • The position involves processing financial transactions such as purchase orders, invoices, and receipts, with a high chance of becoming permanent after 6 months.
  • You will initially be required to work in the office 5 days a week for the first month, transitioning to 1 or 2 days a week thereafter.
  • Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and good MS Excel skills.

Are you an AAT studier or AAT part qualified? Yes

Do you have previous experience in an Accounts role? Yes

Then this may be the job for you!

Salary: £30,000 per annumStart Date: ASAPDuration: 6 month Fixed Term Contract (High change of going permanent after 6 months

You will need to go into the office 5 days for the first 1 month then will only be 1 or 2 days a week in the office.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant for a well-established client in the Wiltshire area for a 6 month Fixed Term Contract (with a high chance of this becoming a permanent position after 6 months). This is a transactional role supporting with the day to day running of the organisation. You will be responsible for financial transaction processing, including purchase orders & invoices, sales invoices, and receipts.

Duties will include:

  • Review, verify, and process supplier invoices accurately in compliance with company policies
  • Ensure correct recovery of input VAT
  • Management of the invoice authorisation process
  • Timely resolution of supplier queries with budget holders
  • Weekly preparation of the overdue goods receipt report
  • Monthly supplier statement reconciliations, dealing with and resolving any account anomalies as they arise
  • Support month-end closing activities
  • Formal monthly review of aged creditors with accountant, as appropriate
  • Manage expense claims and other ad hoc accounting requirements
  • Assist the Finance Director in the delivery of year end statutory audit in relation to both group and UK
  • Continuously seek improvements to the accounts payable process

The ideal candidate will be at least AAT Level 1 or 2 qualified and have a good amount of experience in a previous accounting role or be looking to start a career in an accounting position. Have a high level of attention to detail, data entry and excellent communication skills as well as good MS excel skills.

This is a great company to work for and is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. It is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible.  If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.