Finance Assistant

FINANCE ASSISTANT / GOLDERS GREEN (NW11) / 12 MONTH FTC / HYBRID WORKING / UP TO £30K & & GREAT BENEFITS

If you are an experienced Finance Assistant, looking for an exciting new challenge, working alongside a fantastic group of people - then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Competitive pay, hybrid working options and excellent support from the Management team.

The London Cremation Company plc is Great Britain’s oldest cremation authority, and its principal activities are carrying out cremations and providing memorials at its crematoria.

A brand-new opening has arisen for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our dynamic Finance Team - supporting the Management Accountant and Finance Director - you will be based at our truly unique Golders Green Site, with the option to work from home on Thursday & Friday.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary £25,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)
• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid Working (Mon-Wed in the office, Thurs & Fri from Home)
• 26 days holiday
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Income Protection Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme and other wellbeing benefits
• Regular social events and team building

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring all financial data is accurately recorded for maintaining accounts payable records.
• Liaise with team members to ensure all incoming invoices are approved and matched to POs.
• Ensuring all documents and bank payments are accurately coded and allocated
• Processing sales invoices, leasing with customers
• Manage accounts receivable duties, including invoicing, tracking payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Dealing with queries by telephone and email, including liaising with other departments/Sites.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances to ensure accuracy.
• Support the accounting team during the annual financial audit.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a similar Finance / Accounts Assistant role
• You will be eager to learn and driven to hit deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and build rapport across all levels of the Company.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience of competently and effectively using accounting software.
• Demonstrate flexibility and always remain positive and proactive.
• Work well with a team, helping and supporting each other.

What’s Next?

If you have the financial background and passion to be successful in this Finance Assistant position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.