Finance Assistant
Location: Grantham (100% office based)
Salary: £27,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join Our Finance Team
Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Accounts & Payroll team. This is a varied role offering exposure to all aspects of finance, payroll, and business support within a busy and growing organisation.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director while developing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Finance Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day sales ledger and purchase ledger activities
- Carrying out credit control and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any account queries
- Banking cash and cheques when required
- Maintaining and reconciling the cash book on a weekly basis
- Preparing and processing weekly payroll using Sage
- Assisting with the monitoring of the company's time and attendance system
- Liaising professionally with customers and suppliers
- Supporting the Finance Manager and Finance Director with financial administration and reporting
- Providing ad-hoc finance and administrative support as required
- Assisting the IT Manager with general business support tasks when needed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in producing accurate work.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance
- Good understanding of basic accounting principles
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional and proactive approach to work
Desirable
- Previous payroll experience
- Experience using Sage Payroll
- AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT
Why Join Us
- Varied and hands-on finance role
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunity to develop your finance and payroll skills
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities
- Long-term career development opportunities
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