FINANCE ASSISTANT
FINANCE ASSISTANT
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Job Description
A Finance Assistant is needed to join Stock Gardens a leading garden design and landscaping business based in Essex. If youre highly organised proactive and confident working with numbers systems and processes this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a successful growing company with a reputation for excellence.
Familyrun and proudly independent Stock Gardens deliver highend garden construction and maintenance services across Essex and surrounding areas. With a tightknit team and a loyal discerning client base theyve built a name for combining creative design with reliable detaildriven delivery. This is a central officebased role where youll help keep the business financially on track supporting everything from payroll and invoicing to budgets and reports.
As the Finance Assistant youll support the Finance Director in the daytoday financial operations of the business ensuring accuracy and consistency across all reporting and finance processes. From tracking budgets and reconciling accounts to preparing cashflow forecasts and supporting payroll youll play a key part in the smooth running of the business and its continued success.
What youll be doing:
- Processing sales invoices reviewing daily worksheets and reconciling accounts (bank credit card etc.)
- Matching supplier invoices to delivery notes checking prices and allocating payments
- Preparing weekly cashflow reports and supporting VAT returns P&L reports and monthly accounts
- Assisting with payroll by tracking overtime sickness and adjustments
- Maintaining labour time records comparing project budgets to actuals in Xero and supporting general finance tasks
What were looking for:
You should be an experienced Finance or Accounts Assistant confident in managing multiple finance tasks within a busy handson environment. Youll also bring:
- Previous experience in a finance role (senior level preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- A proactive problemsolving mindset and ability to work independently
- Confidence working across teams and communicating clearly
- Strong Excel skills and experience with cloudbased accounting (Xero preferred)
- AAT qualification or working towards it (preferred but not essential)
- A friendly positive attitude and the ability to follow instructions while using your initiative
Naturally youll be given all the tools and training needed to succeed along with a competitive salary supportive team and the chance to become a valued part of a growing business known for quality care and craftsmanship.
Employment Type
Full Time
