Finance Assistant

If you are looking for a role that offers excellent on the job training, the chance to develop your accounting knowledge and gain excellent finance exposure, than this Finance Assistant role is the right position for you.

Located in the growing town of Bedford, this is the perfect type of role that will allow you to grow your strengths in the different areas of accounts and gain the skill set needed to progress in your finance career.

Client Details

Based in Bedford, my client is part of the Education and Training industry. They pride themselves on offering educational benefits to both students and parents in the local area. Their main aim is to be the top educational establishment in the county and they are well on their way to doing that, primarily by acquiring a number of other educational establishments to add to their company.

Description

There are a number of key duties and responsibilities involved in the Finance Assistant role including:

• Process purchase orders and submit to suppliers within agreed timescales and ensure the finance system is updated with status reports for all purchase orders.
  
  
• Prepare applications for credit accounts with new suppliers.
• Ensure best value is received for all purchases made and negotiate discounts with suppliers where appropriate, including maintaining the authorised stationery list and assisting requisitioners with obtaining quotes
  
  
• Process purchase invoices and credit notes.
  
  
• Produce invoice payment runs, processed by BACs and/ or cheque, to meet agreed schedule of payments.
  
  
• Process sales ledger invoices and chase outstanding debts in accordance with the agreed timescales. Produce monthly outstanding debtor reports and status updates to highlight potential problem debts.
  
  
• Attention to detail is essential to this post. Accuracy of data input, whether financial or personal, is of paramount importance.

Profile

A number of desirable skills needed for the Finance Assistant role include:

• Studying AAT or AAT Qualified.
  
  
• Excellent customer service and organisational skills.
  
  
• Excel (minimum Intermediate level).
  
  
• Experience in communicating with external parties.
  
  
• Willingness to learn.
  
  
• Ability to lead and manage own work effectively and take responsibility for own professional development.
  
  
• Excellent team working skills.

Job Offer

An excellent role offering the chance for accounting exposure, taking on a host of important responsibilities and career progression. Great competitive salary, on site parking.