Finance Assistant

**The Company**:
Involvement colleagues know for certain that they are valued, supported, and empowered to be their very best.

Our incredible team are aligned with a shared purpose and a set of core values, this creates what we call our Purpose & Values-led Performance Culture. Our High-Performance Culture enables individuals to improve the way we do things, be empowered to make decisions, develop new skills, progress and most importantly, have fun and become part of an award-winning business.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we progress against ambitious growth plans. To deliver this, we’re looking for individuals that want to take advantage of the opportunities we offer, enjoy working as part of a high-performing team and strive to be the best in their area of expertise.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Accounts Payable and Receivable**:

- Process invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests.
- Daily posting of bank transactions for numerous divisions.
- Manage outstanding payments and follow up with suppliers and customers.
- Process batch supplier payment runs on a periodic basis.
- Reconcile supplier statements to Company Creditor ledgers.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records.
- Maintain the Accounts mailbox.
- Initiate internal purchase orders and monitor approval status.
- **Customer and Supplier Liaison**:

- Chase invoices and receipts with internal and external customers.
- Collect, organise, and maintain financial data accurately.
- Perform regular data entry and updates into financial systems.
- **Other duties and accountabilities**:

- Assist in preparing and delivering monthly and annual financial reporting.
- Support team during month-end, year-end, and VAT return submissions.
- Daily cash flow management forecasting and various bank account reconciliation
- Manage intercompany sales and purchase ledger reconciliations.

**Skills, Knowledge & Education**:

- Proven track record in accounting, preferably within an industry setting.
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures
- Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and frameworks.
- Familiarity with integrated accounting systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- AAT Level 3 qualification (Level 2 considered).

**To succeed you will have**:

- Proven experience in or around an accounting function.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to independently resolve customer and supplier issues.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality communications.
- Positive mindset with a can-do attitude.

**Benefits**:

- Quarterly socials
- Summer celebrations - partners, and families’ welcome
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme / Cash claim back / Private GP service
- Travel expenses
- Annual health checks
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Performance and Goal based bonus structure
- Ongoing development to improve business and personal performance
- Reward and Recognition scheme
- Special Birthday gifts
- Length of service awards

**Working hours**: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

**Job Type**: Permanent, full time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus

Work Location: In person