At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily finance operations and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships.
- Company: FMS Fire and Security, a quality-assured leader in fire and security systems.
- Benefits: Opportunity for growth, collaborative environment, and exposure to diverse finance processes.
- Other info: Equal opportunity employer with a dynamic workplace culture.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles, attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage 50 preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
FMS Fire and Security provide consultancy, design, tender, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and service for single, integrated and multi-discipline electronic fire and security systems. These systems incorporate Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Intruder Alarms, Closed Circuit Television, Access Control, Emergency Lighting and Voice Evacuation Systems, as well as Gates, Barriers, Turnstiles, Cabling and Security Lighting. FMS Fire and Security Ltd are a Quality Assured company certified and audited through UKAS. We hold NSI Gold status for security disciplines and also NSI Gold Fire for the BAFE SP203 scheme.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance function. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining strong supplier and customer relationships, and supporting core accounting processes across weekly and monthly cycles.
Responsibilities
- Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments and maintaining accurate debtor records.
- Respond to and resolve customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Handle ad hoc finance queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
- Review and process staff expense claims in line with company policy.
- Set up and maintain supplier accounts in Sage.
- Process bank transactions, ensuring accurate posting and coding.
- Support the preparation of bank reconciliations.
- Assist in producing weekly cash flow forecasts.
Monthly Tasks
- Perform reconciliation of engineer timesheets.
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist with payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate data input.
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals.
Skills and Experience required
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role desirable.
- Understanding of purchase ledger, credit control, and reconciliations.
- Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting software) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a positive work ethic.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team.
- Exposure to a broad range of finance processes.
- Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
Need more info? Our Group Head of Recruitment, Yasmin will answer your questions.
Finance Assistant employer: FMS Fire and Security Ltd
FMS Fire and Security is an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and dynamic working environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will gain exposure to a wide range of finance processes while being part of a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a quality-assured company with NSI Gold status, you will enjoy the benefits of working in a reputable organisation that prioritises both professional growth and a positive workplace culture.
