Finance Assistant

Description The Opportunity: Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a business that is based in the Altham area. This company has a turnover of circa 10 million pounds, and has been operating since 2017. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the financial performance of the Company's finance operation including reporting, inputting of invoices, payment runs, and monitoring of costs. You would be able to work on a hybrid basis once you're fully trained (1 day a week from home). Salary, Benefits and Perks: •Salary: Up to £28,000 (maybe slightly higher depending on experience)• Your birthday off• Private health care (after a years' service)• Flexible working environment (including being able to finish early on a Friday)• Supportive culture and development plans• Increasing annual leave by up to 5 days, 1 day per year• Work social events and days • Forward-thinking and progressive team, working together to achieve one goal Your New Role as the Finance Assistant: • Maintain accurate and timely accounting records• Input of all invoices and population of all payment runs, including uploading to the bank in preparation of payment runs • Monitoring of project costings and reporting to the Finance Manager for analysis • Management of PO processes and matching to invoices • Support monthly payroll and record staff expenses• Maintenance of finance files and record keeping • Upkeep of the fixed asset register and reporting to FM • Perform bank reconciliations and review debtor and creditor accounts for all companies• Perform credit control activities and provide information for cash flow document updating• Work with staff across the organisation to resolve queries• Support the production of monthly management reports• Input and production of weekly/daily CF forecasting for all companies • Ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing, processing of journals, and processing supplier invoices• Ensuring that VAT codes are correctly input • Reviewing and reconciling Debtor and Creditor Accounts (including preparation of prepayments and accruals)• Performing a variety of accounting reconciliations supported by the FC/FD• Management of 'contracts' log' and vehicles, upkeeping/documentation as needed • Be the main point of contact for finance queries and support as needed • Ensure the upkeep of all accounting software • Ensure the upkeep of company records and required files • Developing and improving controls and procedures to support efficiency and optimum performance in collaboration with FM • Supporting the FM with ad hoc requests as required.• Maintenance of liabilities log and assets, to report to management • Send out and monitor new contractors' forms• Monitor of expense cards and internal spend through departments including weekly reports Experience, Qualifications and Skills Required to Apply: • Part Qualified AAT or equivalent and actively pursuing qualification (DESIRABLE)• At least 3 years Finance work experience, 2 years of accounting and reporting (ESSENTIAL)• Ability to understand contractual terms and requirements for documenting of transactions (ESSENTIAL)• Demonstrable Intermediate Excel skills (ESSENTIAL)• Numerate and good attention to detail (ESSENTIAL)• Able to demonstrate initiative and flexibility (ESSENTIAL)• Motivated team player with good interpersonal skills and strong desire to support the team in meeting organisational objectives (ESSENTIAL)• Good planning and organisational skills (ESSENTIAL)• Good time-management skills (ESSENTIAL)• Ability to resolve problems and queries quickly and efficiently (ESSENTIAL)• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (ESSENTIAL) Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an expanding business with a tight knit team. The company has a turnover of circa 10 million pounds and is based near junction 8 of the M65. You will be offered a salary up to £28,000, and you can work from home 1 day a week. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK CURRENTLY, HAVE UK BASED FINANCE/ACCOUNTS EXPERIENCE, AND HAVE THE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK You must also meet all the ‘ESSENTIAL' criteria for your application to be considered. This vacancy is being handled by Carl Angilly – Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Gloucester, Aberdeen, and Dundee, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.