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Finance Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Bath, Somerset BA2 2QH, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking a permanent Finance Assistant for an organization in central Bath, offering a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 depending on experience.
  • The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, submitting expense receipts, maintaining financial records, and supporting month-end closing processes.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in an Accounts or Finance Assistant position and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills.
  • The position requires a hybrid working model, with three days per week on-site in Bath, and may suit those who are AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
  • In addition to salary, benefits include 24 days holiday, a discretionary bonus scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and health insurance.

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an exciting organisation in central Bath on the recruitment of a permanent Finance Assistant to join the team. Working closely with a Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in the day to day running of the Finance operations.

The ideal candidate will have previously worked in an Accounts or Finance Assistant position and be keen to work for a professional business who take pride in what they do.

Our client adopts a hybrid working model that would require you on site in a central Bath office for 3 days per week.

Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include but not be limited to:

  • Manage both the complete accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of receipts for company expenses card payment and record them in an accounting system.
  • Maintain the prepayment spreadsheet and posting journal entries.
  • Keeping the fixed asst register update and process monthly journals
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Support the Head of Finance with month end closing processes, preparing financial reports and reporting.
  • Supporting with the monthly payroll process and HR administrative tasks as required.

Your Profile:

  • Previous experience working in an Accounts/Finance Assistant position.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and time management skills.
  • Can be either AAT qualified/studying or qualified by experience.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to manage strong working relationships.

In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £28-32k (dependant on experience) plus benefits including 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity scheme, health insurance and much more.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.