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Finance Assistant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Salary

£17 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • Hays Accountancy and Finance is seeking a temporary Finance Assistant for a well-established privately-owned company in Northamptonshire.
  • The role offers an hourly rate of up to £17.00, with the potential to earn up to £29,000.00 per year if it becomes permanent.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining the purchase ledger, handling subcontractor verification, and preparing VAT reconciliations.
  • Flexibility in working hours is available, with the option for full-time or part-time arrangements.

Hays Accountancy and Finance are working on an excellent opportunity with a well-established privately-owned company who are looking to recruit a temporary Finance assistant. The position will initially start on a temporary basis, but after 3 months has the potential to go permanent. We are seeking an individual with honesty, discretion, and a positive, self-motivated attitude. You should have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure. Excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and strong organisational capabilities are essential. We are looking for someone who can prioritise workloads, problem-solve effectively, and maintain high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining the purchase ledger and reconciling supplier statements.
  • Handling subcontractor verification, invoice authorisation, and settlements.
  • Preparing CIS submissions and VAT reconciliation, including filing.
  • Processing expenses, credit card reconciliations, and customer payments.
  • Raising sales invoices and providing credit control support.
  • Performing cashbook and bank reconciliations.

Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and Word is required. Whilst experience in the construction industry, including reverse-charge VAT and the Construction Industry Scheme, is advantageous, it is not essential.

Job Details:

  • Position: Full-time or part-time (can be flexible for the right candidate)
  • Salary: Hourly rate of up to £17.00 per hour and, if permanent up to £29,000.00 per year
  • Location: Northamptonshire
  • Flexible start and finish times

Benefits:

  • Free parking available
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Competitive hourly rate/ salary

Requirements:

  • Experience: A minimum of 2 years in bookkeeping/ accounts is required.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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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.