Finance Assistant

Location
England, Devon, Okehampton
Salary
£20000 - £24000 per annum
Posted
24 Sep 2021
Closes
01 Oct 2021
Ref
13910
Contact
Andrew Perring
Job Title
Accounts Assistant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Finance Assistant

£20-24k

Our client, a local service provider, is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team at their Head Office based near Okehampton.

This is a busy and varied opportunity which will report into the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for providing crucial support and maintenance of the sales and purchase ledger functions.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Maintenance and control of purchase and sales ledger functions
  • Ensure the accurate processing of purchase and sales invoices
  • Credit control
  • Maintain cashbook
  • Bank reconciliations
  • control account reconciliations
  • Payroll
  • Prepare the VAT returns

In order to be considered, you must have the following:

  • Previous experience of working in a similar position with a sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure and be able to meet strict deadlines.