*Proven experience in a finance or accounting role
*Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support the finance department by performing various administrative and financial tasks, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and accurate record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts and Bank Management:
· Monitor current account balance and manage the banks
· Check bank payments, assign to the sales ledger, and update credit control spreadsheets.
· Reconcile all bank accounts

Cashflow and Credit Control:
· Monitor cashflow using future forecast spreadsheets.
· Manage credit collection processes.
· Uploading invoices to finance facility
  
Accounts Payable and Payroll:
· Process and pay PL accounts, including prepayments and accruals.
· Calculate and pay PAYE, AEOs (Attachment of Earnings Orders), and VAT.
· Manage expenses and upload relevant receipts.
· Generate and upload wages and sales ledger journals.
· Allocate SL payments in Xero.
  
Compliance and Reporting:
· Submit intermediaries’ reports.
· Upload and pay holiday pay, credit card statements, and Lloyds reports (monthly).
  
Monthly Tasks and Reconciliation:
· Review Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
· Reconcile monthly transactions, including bank statements, credit cards, and other accounts.
  
Skills and Experience
· Proven experience in a finance or accounting role (preferred).
· The operating system is Xero and bank reconciliation experience on multiple bank accounts is required
· Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage, Xero) and MS Excel.
· Strong numerical and analytical skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  
Qualifications
· AAT qualification or working towards (preferred).
· Relevant degree or equivalent work experience in finance or accounting.