FINANCE ASSISTANT

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a passion for finance? Our client, a reputable organisation based in Stevenage, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth financial operations of an organisation that values its employees' well-being and offers a range of attractive perks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records and manage all sales and purchase transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure alignment between bank accounts and internal financial records.
• Provide weekly cash flow reports and support with other management reports as needed.
• Process weekly and monthly journals in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit and Loss (P&L) reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Handle VAT returns and process quarterly VAT reports.
• Process weekly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment of employees.
• Process and pay PAYE in line with HMRC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations through regular internal audits.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar finance assistant or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience in managing sales and purchase ledgers, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Ability to prepare and analyse financial statements, including P&L.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Perks:

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
• Pension contribution matching.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Wellbeing support.
• Onsite parking and gym facilities.
• 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after 2 years.

If you are enthusiastic about finance and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we want to hear from you! Join our client and become a valued member of their team in Stevenage. Apply now with your updated CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Our client is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities in employment.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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