Senior Financial Assistant - Northamptonshire

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Financial Assistant to join an established and growing company based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent office-based position, working 9am-5.30pm Monday - Friday and offering a competitive salary.

If you are a proactive, methodical and focused individual who has strong knowledge of accounts procedures and processes, and enjoys a challenge, then this might be the role for you!

The role:

• Accurate financial transaction processing for a portfolio of clients
• Complete VAT returns
• Reconciling bank transactions
• Month-end reconciliation and adjustment
• Purchase and sales ledger duties
• Payroll
• Mentor and support a small team along with reviewing other team members work
• Liaising with internal teams and communicating issues when required
• Ensure day-to-day activities are completed on time and to a high standard

You:

• Previous experience in finance or accounts is essential
• AAT Level 4, CIMA or ACCA trainee or qualified by experience
• Good knowledge of accounting software (ideally QuickBooks, Xero and Sage) and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Outstanding communication skills
• Works well under pressure whilst managing conflicting priorities
• Supportive of colleagues and their development
• Highly organised with good planning skills

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (Office closure between Christmas & New Year where some days of your holiday entitlement will be used)
• You will receive Bupa Dental Cash Plan
• Employee share incentive plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Death in service
• Discounts of high street retailers and restaurants
• Option to join the 9-day fortnight working pattern
• Private Medical (after 1 years’ service)

If you have the above experience and are looking for a busy and involved role then please do not hesitate and apply today!

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within seven days of your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on file and contact you in the future.