Finance Assistant

Join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation at the forefront of digital marketing campaigns. We're looking for an Finance assistant to assist the finance function during a period of increased activity. This temporary role offers the opportunity to work on live campaigns and contribute to the success of the business.

The Finance Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the finance team with a range of accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, and credit card duties. This position is based in Brighton for a few days per week, with the rest of the time working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle sales ledger duties, including raising invoices on Sage 50 from an in-house system and Dynamics 365.
• Liaise with Account Managers to ensure accurate invoicing and resolve any queries.
• Check and ensure correct nominal ledger, project, and VAT codes for invoices.
• Upload Sage invoices onto Dynamics and send invoices to customers.
• Manage purchase ledger tasks, such as entering invoices into Auto Entry, coding nominal ledger, project, and VAT codes, and reconciling supplier statements.
• Prepare payment run invoice lists for approval by Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Verify invoices against project budgets and handle any related queries.
• Reconcile employee credit card transactions, request receipts, and upload details into Sage.
• Assist with month-end management account preparation, including downloading nominal ledger accounts from Sage, creating pivot tables, and checking figures against P&L accounts.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a finance support role, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage 50 and Dynamics 365.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and basic understanding of financial reporting principles.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Why Apply
Opportunity to work on live projects and gain valuable experience in a dynamic industry. Flexible working arrangements with a combination of office-based and remote work. Supportive team environment where your contributions are valued. Competitive compensation package. If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking for an exciting opportunity on a temporary basis Apply now

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