This established, reputable organisation based in Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team. You will be joining an expanding and passionate business that has a great working culture and continues to make a difference in the market. This role will be fully office based, however does come with flexible working hours and can be offered on either a full time or part time basis. This a fantastic opportunity for an experienced all-rounder who is looking for their next long-term opportunity. 

Job Title:              Finance Assistant             

Job Type:             Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

Location:             Guildford            

Salary:                  £28,000 - £32,000 FTE

Reference no:     15857

Finance Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working 
• Car parking onsite
• Enhanced pension
• Fantastic working culture

Finance Assistant – About The Role

In this role, you will be working within a finance team of 4 and will be reporting into the Finance Manager. You will be required to support with the daily running of the finance function and your key responsibilities will be:

• Full control of the Accounts Payable function, processing invoices on Xero and resolving any queries with suppliers
• Reconciling the bank account on Xero, preparing hard-copy reconciliations and managing petty cash
• Supporting with the generation of the monthly management accounts figures
• Generation of quarterly VAT returns
• Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register and schedule of depreciation
• Assisting in the budget monitoring process and seeking improvements to internal processes
• Supporting payroll preparation and checks for submission
• Performing ad hoc analysis and project work

The successful Finance Assistant will have:

• Experience in a similar position
• AAT/QBE candidates will be considered
• Experience of working within a small finance team
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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