Finance Assistant

Colchester

25k-32k DOE plus benefits

Our client is a forward-thinking and people-centric engineering practice dedicated to delivering creative and practical design solutions that positively impact communities.

They are currently seeking a Finance Assistant for their Colchester office. They need an experienced and enthusiastic individual to maintain a smooth and accurate accounting function, particularly focusing on accounts payable. You will need to handle a demanding workload and work autonomously when required.

As part of a small team of three in the Accounts department, you will report directly to the Finance Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the accounts payable function, including ensuring timely payments and maintaining communication with suppliers.
Resolve supplier queries efficiently to minimize late or short payments.
Proactively reduce aged balances and address non-payment issues.
Assist with monthly payroll for approximately 270 staff members and all associated activities.
Comfortable with Sage 50 accounts and payroll systems.
Collaborate with staff and partners to resolve client queries.
Provide support to other finance team areas, including processing credit card payments, providing expenditure analysis for office managers and budget holders, and setting up new staff.
Offer cover for receipt postings and bank reconciliations during holiday periods.
Undertake additional finance-related duties as required.

About you:

Proficient with Sage 50 accounts and payroll
Competent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Experience in data entry
A minimum of three years' relevant work experience
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills within a finance context

In return you can expect generous holiday allowance, company pension scheme and health cash plan, and lots more.

This role is mainly office based. There may be the option to work from home on occasion, but each case will be treated on an individual basis.

Come join this successful firm who are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but feel your experience doesn't exactly match every requirement, please apply anyway - you might be the perfect fit.

Please send your CV to Carol Watson at Conrad Consulting to be considered.