Finance Assistant
Develop your finance career with exposure across transactional finance and the wider finance function.
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Location:
Office-based Based
Job Salary:
£15,000 - £19,999
Role Type:
Finance
Job Status:
accepting-applications
Job Ref ID:
6042
Role Overview
NWS Group brings together a portfolio of businesses providing specialist products and services across warehouse solutions, electrical services, and associated sectors. For more information about NWS Group, please visit our website: https://www.nwsgroup.ltd/.
The Finance Assistant will provide day-to-day transactional finance support while assisting the Finance Managers and Management Accountant with month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
This is a broad finance role designed to ensure the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions while providing support across the wider finance function. The role will gain exposure to the full end-to-end finance cycle, with opportunities to develop beyond transactional accounting.
Responsibilities
- Process sales and purchase invoices and credit notes in a timely manner
- Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies
- Maintain supplier statement reconciliations, resolving queries
- Manage the accounts inbox, communicating across the business to resolve in a timely manner
- Support the onboarding of new customers and suppliers on the accounting software
- Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of the ledger and coding
- Support with finance projects including the automation of invoice processing and implementation of new PO process
- Lend support across the finance team as required
Requirements
- Previous experience in a transactional role is essential
- Advanced user of Excel
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across the finance team
- AAT qualified/studying towards; or equivalent is desirable
- Experience using Xero / SAP is desirable
Benefits & Additional Information
- Normal working hours are 8 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break each working day. The role may occasionally require working outside these hours.
- Private medical insurance from the first available enrolment date.
- Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme after a 3-month qualifying period.
- Travel will be required as part of the role.
- A laptop and mobile phone will be provided.
- 25 days’ paid holiday per year, at least 4 of which will be required to be taken over the Christmas period, plus English Bank Holidays.
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Finance Assistant in Watford employer: Nene Storage Equipment Ltd
Nene Warehouse Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Watford where you can take charge of the finance function and make a real impact. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises accuracy and clarity in financial management while fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Nene Storage Equipment Ltd Recruitment Team
