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MRD Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Senior Finance Assistant (Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT) on a 15 month Fixed Term Contract, for our Retail client. My client is a global leader in their respective field.
The Senior Finance Assistant (FTC) is a full-time maternity cover, based in Livingston. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in managing daily financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform weekly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
- Data Entry: Maintain accurate financial records and update internal spreadsheets.
- Expense Management: Monitor and manage company expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies. (Personal Expenses and Company Credit Cards)
- Vat Return: Processing of Monthly / quarterly VAT returns (UK, Belgium and Netherlands)
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Ensure that all Balance Sheet G/L's are reconciled and post any month end journals
- Fixed Assets: Maintain Fixed Assets register including calculation of monthly depreciation charges
- Budget Assistance: Support the Finance Manager in budget preparation and monitoring.
- Audit Support: Assist in external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- General Administrative Support: Perform other administrative tasks as required by the finance department.
Knowledge, Skills & Experiences
Essential:
- Part qualified ACCA/CIMA/AAT
- Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
- Knowledge of using an ERP system (Preferably Navision but not essential)
- Strong understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Competent in the use of relevant Microsoft Office packages especially Excel
- Good communication skills and excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
Desirable:
- Experience of accounting practices in EU countries in particular Belgium and Netherlands
- Experience of producing Management Accounts
- Experience in dealing with multi currencies
