Finance Assistant

• Annual Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
• Location: Hybrid (Primarily remote with monthly visits to East London Office)
• Job Type: Part-time (20 hours per week)

I am looking for a Finance Assistant to support my client a contemporary luxury brand known for world-class design and craftsmanship in bespoke silverware and goldsmithing's Finance Department in managing the purchase ledger and driving transformation within the finance function.

• Accurately process invoices and credit notes in both GBP and foreign currencies, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders and coded correctly.
• Set up new suppliers on the system and verify supplier bank details.
• Perform reconciliation of Purchase Ledger accounts with supplier statements and payments.
• Identify and resolve queries involving price and quantity variances through liaison with internal staff and external suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly payment runs and support the Finance Department in streamlining purchase ledger processes.
• Assist with preparing for quarter-end and year-end accounts, including the write-off of old POs.
• Process staff expense claims.
• Handle any other ad hoc duties as allocated by the Finance Department.

• Proficiency in grasping concepts and effective problem-solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail, maintaining precision and upholding the highest quality standards.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent administration, numerical, and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competent IT skills and experience with data input, administration, and accounts payable.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry and knowledge of Sage finance products are desirable.

• Competitive salary package with access to a wide range of company benefits, including an electric car scheme and healthcare.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners.

To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.