Finance Assistant

Alexander Daniels are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation, who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role will provide essential support, working closely with the Finance Manager on a range of financial reporting and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase invoice processing and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments.

• Support monthly KPI reporting and cash flow reporting.

• Complete bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts in line with IFRS/FRS 102.

• Produce management accounts on a monthly basis.

• Raise revenue invoices and monitor receivables, including credit control.

• Provide assistance during audits and liaise with external stakeholders as required.

• Support fund teams with financial queries.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., Ofgem).

• Contribute to wider finance projects and process improvements when required.

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role is essential.

• Strong Excel skills and sound knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.

• Highly organised with excellent time management.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ideally studying towards, or keen to start, a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

Salary & Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (3 days office-based, 2 days remote)

• Private healthcare

• Share Incentive Plan

• Competitive pension scheme

• 25 days holiday, increasing annually with service