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.
- Providing general accounts administration.
- Supporting the Partners and wider finance function with ad hoc financial tasks as required.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm
Working pattern: Full-time, office based
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Assistant looking to broaden their exposure across treasury, transactional finance and management accounts within an established and growing professional environment.
If you have a strong finance background and are looking for your next opportunity in Canterbury, we would be delighted to hear from you today please forward your CV
