About this role
Finance Assistant – 1 Year FTC
Chessington, Surrey
Must be available for an immediate start
We're recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 1 year maternity cover, based in Chessington with hybrid working (3 days in the office).
You'll work closely with the Finance Manager, keeping month-end running smoothly and pitching in across the wider business along the way. This would suit an accounting graduate with some experience or an Accounts Administrator seeking a new challenge.
What you'll be doing
Daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledgerLiaising with the Finance Manager to keep month-end tasks on trackCollating supplier payments and processing them into HSBC for authorisationKeeping bank payments and receipts up to dateReconciling bank statements, including month-endAssisting the Finance Manager with month-end close - posting journals and preparing reconciliationsSupporting other team members to help meet accuracy and reporting deadlines What we're looking for
Previous experience in accounts/finaneGood IT skills and confidence picking up new systemsA team player with excellent attention to detailStrong written and verbal communicationSolid all-round accounts knowledgeKnowledge of Sage 50Preferred: experience working in an international environment or with multiple currenciesPreferred: AAT or equivalent What's in it for you
£28,000 - £34,000Hybrid working - 3 days in the office1 year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.
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