Finance Assistant

About the role:

Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to have partnered with a growing commercial client based in Ongar, Essex, who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -

• Receiving, coding and processing all supplier invoices including checking internal process has been followed.
• Dealing with supplier queries to ensure that invoices are processed for payment correctly and promptly.
• Reconciling supplier accounts to statements.
• Maintaining correct supplier details and setting up new suppliers on our accounting system.
• Dealing with internal and external queries (Staff, Clients and Suppliers).
• Processing expenses claims and matching credit card receipts to statements and entering.
• Raising purchase orders.
• Making sure project costs are tracked/coded correctly.
• Processing sales invoices.
• Credit Control.
• Reporting on purchase ledger/sales ledger.
• Some bank reconciliation work.
• Keeping accounting systems up to date with new and correct customer/supplier information.
• Any other duties that may be required including general office admin.

Your required knowledge:

• A clear and confident communicator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Keen to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous use of accounting softwares is an advantage but not necessary.
• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant experience is required, exposure working in a Finance Team.
• An Accounting exam or early qualification would be an advantage.

Salary: £22k to £25k DOE

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Office based)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ongar, Essex: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)