Financial Assistant in Canterbury

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Financial Assistant

Canterbury| Full-time | Office Based

Fresh People are recruiting for an experienced Financial Assistant to join a well-established and growing professional services business based in Canterbury preferably qualified.

Working as part of a busy Treasury and Finance function, this is a varied hands-on role supporting the Partners and wider team across day-to-day financial transactions, reconciliations, management accounts and payment processes.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with practical finance/accounts experience who is confident working in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

You should ideally have:

• AAT /ACA qualification or equivalent practical accounting experience.
• A minimum of 12 months' experience within a finance or accounts-based role.
• Previous experience using accounting software, ideally QuickBooks and/or Xero.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and transactional finance.
• Good understanding of accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A professional, discreet and confidential approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-motivated and organised working style.

Experience within an accountancy practice, professional services business or treasury environment would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing regular bank reconciliations and associated transactions.
• Posting financial transactions using QuickBooks and Xero.
• Supporting month-end management accounts, including journals.
• Managing day-to-day financial transactions.
• Preparing invoices and processing accounts payable and receivable.
• Preparing and completing payment runs.
• Submitting BACS transactions.
• Supporting Treasury Partners with cost control and budget monitoring.
• Assisting with the organisation and workload of the Treasury team.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, files and supporting documentation. xgikmsk
• Providing general accounts administration.
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