Finance Assistant

Great opportunity, to join our client’s expanding friendly and professional finance team.

- £33,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
- Based in Leatherhead
- Monday – Friday
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 40 hours per week (flexible on start and finish time between 8am and 6pm)

Benefits:

• 14% pension contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free lunches and refreshments
• Use of sports facilities, including indoor pool, squash course and golf course
• Flexible hours
• Employee assistance programme

Job description:

• Prepare invoices using internal software.
• Assist with migrating data to internal software.
• Gather invoicing data from the Finance Coordinator.
• Add extra charges to invoices and maintain discount records.
• Generate direct debit files and input receipts into Sage.
• Support credit control and resolve queries.
• Export data to Sage 200 and reconcile income.
• Assist with data submission.
• Liaise with organisers on overdue payments.
• Process approved refunds and code income to the correct account.
• Address financial queries.
• Support the Finance team with data analysis and external audit preparation.

Person specification:

• Must have a full driving license due to office location
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role is essential
• Professional qualifications are preferred
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with Sage 200 is desirable
• Being warm and approachable
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Always maintain confidentiality

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