Finance Assistant

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our local client on a permanent basis. This company Distribute luxury products across the UK and Europe (France) with the UK network distribution running from Aylesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well known and well established brand with 100 years of trading history. As a Finance Assistant, the purpose of your role is to support the Finance Department, Team and Manager. Working within a small team you will be assisting with Day – Day finance operations. Ideally, the candidate should have some working experience with Purchase Ledger / Sales Ledger. As a Finance Assistant, duties will include: * Prepare and post invoices to purchase ledger – coding from automative system * Processing some sales invoices to sales ledger – minimum input – till accounts * Posting of cash-book entries and reconciliation of bank accounts * Monthly credit card commission charges and control account reconciliation's * Maintenance of supplier account information and payment information * Petty cash and expenses * Assist the Finance Manager with the month end process. * Highlight areas of control weakness or inefficiencies, and implement the best solution. * Ensuring all duties are performed to a timely manner. * Carry out ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager. * Flexibility to take on other tasks within the office when necessary and provide holiday and sickness cover. Qualifications/Experience & Skills required: * Preferable AAT Level 3 study or an equivalent accounting qualification will be acceptable * Previous experience within a similar role – minimum 3 years * Experience of using finance packages such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50 * Good level of computer literacy, particularly with Excel * Good written and communication skills * Good attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise * Ability to think outside of the box * Ability to drive things forward as well as working as part of a team * Proactive attitude – constantly looking for efficiencies and ways to implement The ideal candidate will be personable, organised and a strong communicator. In return, our client is offering a salary of £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (DOE) 37.5 hours per week, Aylesbury office Location, potential for Hybrid, 2x days per week, once competency has been assessed. 20 days plus bank holidays: Statutory pension contribution scheme. Staff discounts on products. On-site parking. Free Health care after probation. Contribution towards relevant accounting study course. If you would like to know more or wish to apply, please contact Adam Southey at Sky Personnel Ltd. Tagged as: Accounts, Finance, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger