Job title: Finance Assistant

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Salary: £25, – £29, per annum

Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Permanent – Full time

The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance Director with all financial and accounting activities.

Duties

  • Book purchase/sales invoices/credit notes and purchase PDNs in the finance system, perform credit control in respect of key customers, record customer receipts, Identify supplier payments for processing, allocate invoices/credit notes/payments/receipts on AP and AR and reconcile accounts and agree/post adjustments Stock

  • Take responsibility for placing stock onto the Exchequer system and period end stock adjustments

  • Develop stock reporting in conjunction with Finance Director

  • All cash postings, arrange payments, reconcile bank/cash/credit card and factoring accounts, accruals/prepayments, control and post accruals and prepayments, complete balance sheet reconciliations, calculate and file VAT returns, complete management accounts/trial balance to first review stage

  • Develop ad hoc and regular reports/analysis in conjunction with Finance Director, update accounting records to reflect current position with aid of Finance Director, to maintain accurate records, filing and documentation

    • Person Specification

  • Experience within a similar role – 3 years preferred

  • Either one of the following would be an advantage- Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance AAT either part qualified or similar field preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

  • Experience of dealing with foreign currency

  • Enthusiastic team player

  • Must have excellent IT skills i.e., excel spread sheets, word documents. Experience of Exchequer accounting system also advantageous

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritise the workload

    • Benefits

  • Pension scheme – enhanced company contribution

  • Christmas break

  • 20 days annual leave + Bank

  • Parking on site

  • Tea and kitchen facilities

  • Life insurance

  • Training and support

    • To apply for the role, send your CV via the link or feel free to contact Sam @ Adecco Welwyn Garden City on

    Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.