Finance Assistant - Top 50 Firm - Hybrid Working

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Overview:

Are you a part qualified accountant or someone wanting to embark on their finance career?

Would you like to develop and learn within an internal accounts team, supporting the wider business across a number of different areas? If yes, this may be the role for you.

Our client, a top 50 leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers with a rich heritage spanning over a century, are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team in St Albans.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to their month end process, including the preparation and posting of month end journals to Xero.
• Become involved in the preparation of the management accounts, including maintaining and preparing balance sheet reconciliations as well as WIP and debtor schedules.
• Support the credit card and employee expenses processes, ensuring employee expenses are processed and reimbursed on a timely basis.
• Provide support to the credit control team, including helping chase clients for payments, running reports, mail mergers and updating fees ledgers.
• Help maintain their practice management system (CCH).
• Support the internal payroll process as required, including liaising with HR and other stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to other members of the department when required.
• Deal with any queries which may arise from Partners/staff within the firm.

Experience required:

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably using Xero.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.

Benefits package:

• Flexi hours and hybrid working policy (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee benefits portal and access to wellbeing app
• Employee assistance program
• Extensive learning & development opportunities

How to Apply:

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and move into an internal finance position, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly or contact Danielle Daymond at AJ Chambers. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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