Finance Assistant

Our Head Office is in Sussex and we operate nationally, driving innovation wherever we can.

Our environmental focus and delivery has been recognised by our awards success at the prestigious National B.C.E. ‘Environmental Leadership’ Awards in addition to the Gatwick Diamond Business ‘Innovation and Technology’ awards. We enjoy an extensive and diverse client base in both Commercial and Private sectors.

A competitive salary package is offered, including contributory pension scheme and 20 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) per annum. We are a supportive, dynamic team to work with providing growth opportunities throughout your time with us. We are looking for a full time or part time person to join our friendly team here in Hickstead, if you think this role would suit you please apply.

**Key Objectives**
- To help ensure the smooth running of the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis
- To process the purchase ledger to ensure that supplier invoices are kept up to date
- To keep supplier accounts reconciled

**Key Tasks/Duties**
- To carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by your line manager or any other member of the Senior Management Team
- Answering the telephone internally and externally
- Working with SAGE 50 To process purchase invoices and credit notes after matching to purchase orders
- Sending out queries to suppliers
- Reconciling Supplier Statements
- Updating the Sales Ledger
- Reconciling Credit Card Receipts and processing of the credit card
- Updating Supplier Account Details
- Raising of Purchase Orders
- Providing Support and Assistance to the accounts team
- Collating a payment run End of Month
- Excel data entry

**Requirements**:

- A working knowledge of Sage will be an advantage but not essential as training will be given
- To have an enthusiastic and positive approach to tasks and setbacks.
- To have an organised and methodical approach to tasks.
- To use own initiative and self-manage\prioritise own workload.
- To have a Team Approach and attend\ contribute to meetings as required.
- To be punctual in attendance & complete tasks by agreed deadlines.
- Flexibility when required.
- To follow all company policies & procedures including quality, environment, H&S and in staff handbook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of efficiency are achieved and bettered.
- To have a good work ethic and positive approach to all tasks.
- To maintain the company image as required by your role.
- Train co-workers and assist in training when needed.

**Essential Skills**
- Attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic and able to use own initiative.
- Knowledge of company systems and policies.
- A thorough awareness of any safety issues.
- Excellent standards of verbal and written communication.

Computer Literate, able to create & maintain MS word, excel.

**Desired Skills**
- To learn and retain the necessary skills required.
- The ability to work in a team as well as being self-motivated.
- To adopt a flexible & positive approach to the work environment.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person