Finance Assistant

Full job description

An independent, family run business, have been trading since 1977 with branches in Slough, Reading and Oxford. We are recruiting for an experienced, part-time Finance Assistant to join our friendly team in Slough. The position will be office-based, and the candidate will be responsible for the finance procedures reporting to the Executive Director. The hours can be flexible, working at least every day for 30 hours per week across 5 days Monday-Friday.
Daily duties to include :

• Assist daily banking and enter journals
• Print purchase ledger invoices input them, check statements, pay creditors and reconcile on ERP
• Query PL invoice discrepancies • Expense receipts and assign correct ledger
• Bank reconciliation
• Cashflow report
• Payroll/Pension
• Enter journals for all direct debit payments
• Send sales ledger statements and chase payment
• Close Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and VAT ledger each month
• Run VAT report and pay HMR

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting experience to trial balance, including VAT returns and bank reconciliations Bookkeeper / accounting qualifications
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Experience using ERP Systems is an advantage
• Proficiency in English and Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential
• Ability to perform accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Part time hours, Mon- Friday 6 hours a day. 30 hours per week. Office Based

• Salary of up to GBP30,000 pro rata depending on experience

• Monday to Friday