Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Wokingham Salary Banding: up to £32000

Hours of work: 8.30 - 17.30

Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
12% Performance related Bonus
Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Finance Assistant to support our well established Clients finance team in handling day-to-day financial operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, supporting key activities like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping. The Finance Assistant will play an integral part in maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting team members in achieving departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, verify accuracy, handle discrepancies, and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Assist with customer invoicing, follow-ups, and account reconciliation.
Bookkeeping: Assist with general ledger entries and ensure accurate record-keeping for all transactions. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
Data Entry & Financial Reporting: Input financial data into accounting systems, maintain databases, and assist in the preparation of monthly and annual reports.
Bank Reconciliations: Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately reflected.
Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expenses in compliance with company policies.
Financial Analysis Support: Assist the finance team in budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
Documentation & Filing: Maintain accurate and organized records, both digital and physical, of all financial documents.
Audit Support: Assist in preparing documentation and records for internal and external audits.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance department as required, including answering queries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating with other departments.

Requirements
Educational Background: Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance-related certifications.
Experience: Experience in a similar finance or accounts role. Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable and general bookkeeping is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software such as
Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot numerical errors and discrepancies.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Professionalism: Integrity, confidentiality, and discretion are crucial in this role.

Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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