Finance Assistant

Profile of Role

The individual will report on a day-to-day basis to the Senior Financial Controller and will primarily be responsible for undertaking key operational tasks within the finance department. The individual will work across multiple disciplines assisting with accounts payable accounts receivable and the management reporting functions. Full training will be provided

The Individual

The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive and personable individual with a positive can do attitude who is keen to learn and demonstrates commitment to being a team player. They will demonstrate strong communication skills a keen eye for detail and a problem solving mindset.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Drafting and issuing manual monthly sales invoices

Daily online banking transfers including posting intercompany journals

Processing and posting month-end journals

Processing and printing customer refund cheques and cheque voiding

Monitoring Sponsorship & Ambassador Value in Kind (VIK) allowances

Management of foreign exchange rate uploads to accounting system

Preparation of quarterly reporting pack Dutch entity

Assist with year-end audit information collation

Monitor and distribute incoming post

Activation of new suppliers through supplier portal.

Management and review of uncleared cheques and cheque reporting.

Absence cover for the specific areas with regards to the preparation of the monthly management accounts.

Employee benefit allowance monitoring

Produce remittance advices and netting reports

Setting up payments and processing of refunds

Maintenance of certain vendor invoices and trackers

Personal Specification

Numerically minded

Strong attention to detail

Basic knowledge of Excel

Ability to take initiative

Good communication and organisation skills

Ability to work well within a team

Ability to work to deadlines

Desirable Criteria

Experience of working within a finance department

Knowledge of Dynamics NAV or similar accounting software