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Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP63PN, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • The Finance Assistant position in Fordingbridge, Hampshire is a full-time, permanent role with a salary ranging from £24,000 to £27,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role and possess strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
  • The role involves managing sales and purchase ledgers, processing invoices, and conducting bank reconciliations among other financial tasks.
  • Ideal applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
  • Benefits include 22 days of holiday, free parking, and a generous pension and medical insurance after probation.
Finance Assistant
  • Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire
  • Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (temporary contract considered)
  • Salary: £24,000 to £27,000 dependent on experience

REED Recruitment (Accountancy and Finance) are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant with all-round bookkeeping experience to join our Clients Finance Department. This role is ideal for someone who is meticulous, has strong IT skills, and thrives in managing various financial tasks to support the organisation’s financial health.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Sales Ledger:
    • Process client invoices and periodic internal and external recharges.
    • Handle sales receipts and undertake periodic credit control.
  • Purchase Ledger:
    • Process supplier invoices, staff expense claims, and credit card transactions.
    • Manage regular payments and share responsibility for weekly BACS payments.
  • Nominal Ledger:
    • Record daily and monthly journals for Cash Book entries.
  • Balance Sheet:
    • Conduct bank reconciliations and manage control account, suspense, and intercompany reconciliations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Finance Assistant role.
  • Strong IT skills with at least intermediate proficiency in Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
  • A team player with good problem-solving abilities.
Benefits:
  • Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch).
  • Free parking available.
  • 22 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Generous pension and medical insurance upon completion of probation.

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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.