Finance Assistant

SRM Recruitment are working with a growing brand to secure them a driven and motivated finance assistant who is around the part-qualified level of studying towards CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA or equivalent.

You will play a leading role in the day to day running of the finance function. It is important that this person can build relationships across the wider team. This role will suit someone with strong finance and accounting skills with a background in Accounts Payable. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and as such the successful candidate will be happy working within a busy, "hands on" environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Receive, review, and verify invoices

· Ensure proper approval for all invoices before procesment runs (Multicurrency), processing expenses and sending remittances

· Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.

· Monthly Bank Reconciliation on timely basis. Maintain and reconcile multiples bank accounts - GBP, EUR, USD

· Supplier statement reconciliation with Xero system balances

· Resolve discrepancies by communicating with vendors and internal departments.

· Assist in the preparation of accounts payable reports as required

· Provide supporting documentation for audits and financial reviews

· Provide detail receivable cash flow forecasts as part of weekly reporting deadlines and monthly management

accounting requirements for FD

· Support year end process

· Manage various Accounts payable email inboxes

Communicate with vendors regarding account status, payment issues, and other queries.

· Assist in month-end closing processes.

· Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

· Strong numerical and analytical skills.

· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

· Understanding and previous experience in AP process

· Excel (comfortable with Pivot tables, V-lookups)

· Xero basic use not compulsorY

Degree or AAT qualified or Intermediate ACCA/CIMA is beneficial

This role is based in Hackney as is office based 4 days a week, 1 day from home.

Salary- £32,000 - £37,000