Finance Assistant

Description

Finance Assistant

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Location: Bewdley

Responsible For: Finance and accounts support

Salary: Up to GBP36,000 DOE

Working Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm (some flexibility if needed)

Purpose and Objectives of the Role

Responsible for processing invoices, managing payments, reconciliations, credit control, VAT returns, and payroll support while maintaining records, ensuring compliance, preparing reports, and liaising with suppliers, customers, HMRC, and internal teams.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Processing & Administration

Process sales and purchase invoicesManage payments and receiptsBank reconciliationsProcess expense claims and support with petty cash managementMaintain financial records, filing systems, and accounting software in line with HMRC requirementsPrepare routine financial reportsSupport month-end and year-end processes Credit Control & Account Management

Take control of credit control and regularly monitor and chase overdue paymentsMaintain and manage supplier and customer accountsHandle financial queries from internal teams and external contactsLiaise with banks, suppliers, and customers Compliance & Auditing

VAT returns preparation and submissionMaintain documentation and audit trailsSupport audits by providing documentationEnsure compliance with financial procedures and statutory returnsRespond to financial queries Collaboration & General Duties

Work with other departments on budget and finance mattersDeliver excellent customer service throughoutComplete training as required to enhance capabilitiesMaintain the function/responsibilities of colleagues in their absenceAny other duties reasonably requested

Ad ID: 5417991732