Nicholas Howard are exited to be recruiting a permanent role for a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to join a growing client based in Andover. The role is full time and requires 4 days p/week based in the office (parking provided) with 1 day p/week working from home. This will be a broad finance and accounts assistant role, best suited to a candidate comfortable with processing high volumes of invoices, looking for a rounded opportunity to work directly with the Head of Finance in a fast paced and varied position.
The role will be managing day-to-day financial transactions, preparing and processing high volumes of invoicing, reconciling accounts, among a wide variety of other responsibilities. As with any role in finance, it requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, strong excel skills, and an understanding of basic accounting principles.
What are we looking for?
The role will cover both Accounts Payable setting up new suppliers, and posting supplier invoices, coupled with setting up of customer accounts and credit control as well.
Wider responsibilities include:
*Posting and reconciliation of staff expenses
*Generate supplier payments as required
*Reconciliation of supplier statements to creditors
*Cash posting and allocation
*Bank reconciliation
*Balance sheet reconciliation
*Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
*Posting accruals and prepayment journals
*Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive best practices and process efficiencies
*Promote and drive strong relationships with all departments
Skills & Experience we’re ideally looking for include:
*Familiarity with working at fast pace and processing high volumes of invoices
*Strong attention to detail
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key business stakeholders
*Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Please apply with CV in the first instance.