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Senior Finance Assistant

The Work Shop
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a well-established organization near Poole, is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join their expanding team.
  • The ideal candidate should be AAT Level qualified and have job-specific experience, with a strong background in accounting software and financial services.
  • Key responsibilities include processing financial transactions, preparing financial records, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
  • The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze financial data, with a competitive salary offered.
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.

Our client is a well established organisation based near Poole, seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for their busy team.

The company has recently grown from strength to strength, winning new construction and facilities contracts.

Due to their continued growth, they require a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Assistant to support their finance and accounting function whilst providing financial data to the wider management team.

Qualified to AAT Level, you should be confident in the production of regular management information as well as have a good understanding of credit control functions.

As a Senior Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for managing various financial tasks and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. The role works closely with the other finance staff as well as the Head of Finance and Finance Director.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting software and possess excellent attention to detail.

Duties for a Senior Finance Assistant:

  • Process financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable
  • Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
  • Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies
  • Generate financial reports and assist with data analysis

Skills for a Senior Finance Assistant:

  • Strong knowledge of financial services and accounting principles
  • Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to analyse financial data and generate reports
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The successful Senior Finance Assistant candidate will possess the following:

  • Hold a recognised accountancy qualification.
  • Job specific experience.
  • Experience in budgetary monitoring and forecasting.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with people at all levels within the organisation.
  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft software, with particular knowledge of Excel.

Competitive Salary and benefits on offer

Free parking

Positive and secure working environment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.