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Finance Assistant

Prime Appointments
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO7 0AA, England

Salary

£27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A client in the Brightlingsea area is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time permanent position.
  • The role offers a salary between £27,000 and £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have previous accountancy experience and be proficient with MS Excel and Sage 50.
  • Key responsibilities include reconciling bank accounts, assisting with payroll, and managing supplier payments.
  • The position requires good communication skills and attention to detail, and is fully office-based.

A client of ours in the Brightlingsea area are recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm (37.5 hours) and paying 27,000 - 30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, key duties include but are not limited to:

  • Reconcile bank accounts daily
  • Record all sales and purchases
  • Reconcile and post weekly takings
  • Order stationery and supplies
  • Reconcile petty cash
  • Assist with monthly payroll
  • Assist with Company pension scheme (NEST)
  • Assist with maintenance of stock list and depreciation management
  • Assist with Fixed Asset record maintenance
  • Assist with reconciliation of prepayments, accruals and financial statements
  • Assist with posting monthly journals and VAT returns
  • Record annual stock take figures for year end
  • Assist with the preparation of year end accounts
  • Post all purchase invoices
  • Assist with payment of suppliers and reconcile supplier statements
  • Raise invoices
  • Send monthly statements
  • Credit control

Administrative duties include:

  • Taking booking and dealing with enquiries
  • Dealing with customer queries and taking payments
  • Book out electrical meters and maintain customer electric records
  • Liaising with transport drivers


Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Finance Assistant position:

  • Previous accountancy experience
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Good communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Proficient with MS Excel and other MS Office tools
  • Experience with Sage 50


Great Benefits to working for this company include:

  • Company pension scheme
  • 4 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme
  • On site parking
  • Annual Personal Development Review

Please note this role is fully office based.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Finance Assistant position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #accountsjobs

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