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A Finance Assistant is needed to provide support to the Accounting & Finance department within a fast-paced retail and manufacturing client. The role requires great attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and a strong understanding of transnational finance (across AP and AR).
Client Details
This is a fast growing retail and manufacturing business that specialise in the luxury side of the industry. They are known for the high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Located in the City of London (Shoreditch), the company promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration.
The finance team in the company is small and this Finance Assistant will report directly into the Head of Finance and Operations, whilst also working alongside a Company Accountant. They work 4 days per week in the office and the working hours are 9.30 - 18.00.
Description
The successful Finance Assistant will:
- Do the end to end management of the Accounts Payable and Receivable ledgers
- Processing AP invoices and raising sales invoices
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Weekly multi-currency (GBP, EURO, USD) bank reconciliations and payment runs
- Aged debtor and Creditor reporting
- Credit card reconciliations and staff expense processing
- Main point of contact for all internal and external transnational finance queries
- Monthly sales forecasting
- Assist with the year-end audit and statutory accounts production
- Ad hoc finance assistance
Profile
A successful Finance Assistant should have:
- MUST have 2 years of experience in a similar role across AP and AR
- MUST have a prior working knowledge of a Sage system (50 or 200)
- Prior experience with Credit Control (desirable, not essential)
- Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, Formulas)
- Happy to work 4 days per week in the Shoreditch office
- An interest in the furniture and interior design industry would be preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
Job Offer
- £30,000 - £35,000
- Season ticket loans
- Childcare vouchers
- Disc. bonus
- Additional benefits
