Finance Assistant

 Are you looking to join a fast-growing team helping to improve processes and controls, supporting the rest of the business as it moves into the next chapter of growth?

Reed Accountancy are looking for a detail-oriented, organised finance assistant to join our rapidly growing client on the outskirts of Cheltenham on a full or part time basis.

Due to location, own transport is essential as the role requires fully office based working.

The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative, prioritise and regularly meet deadlines. Another essential aspect of the role is for the candidate to be trustworthy and honest.

Responsibilities:

- Opening post, scanning invoices and posting onto accounting software (Xero)

- Dealing with queries from suppliers by both phone and email

- Dealing with outstanding customer balances by both phone and email

- Dealing with queries from colleagues relating to the status of invoices and payment dates

- Ensuring all supplier invoices are paid in line with payment terms

- Emailing statements to customers

- Supplier and customer reconciliations on a monthly basis

- Recording day-to-day financial transactions

- Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements

- Managing employee expense claims

- Additional administrative duties as designated by management

Required Skills and Attributes:

- Experience using accounting software (Xero Preferred)

- Solid understanding of basic finance and account payable/receivable principles

- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

- Strong math’s skills and comfortable working with large amounts of data

- Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (essential)

- Maintain confidentiality

- Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

- Driven work ethic, taking ownership of your work/role

- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and want to join a rapidly growing company, please apply now.