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Assistant to Head of Finance
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 26,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HX1, Halifax, Calderdale
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and detail-focused Assistant to the Head of Finance to support the financial operations of the main trading company. This role covers transactional finance, statutory compliance, management reporting, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Company Accounting:
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Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
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Process sales and purchase ledger transactions including invoicing and payments
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Perform regular bank reconciliations, reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
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Manage accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
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Process staff and director expenses according to policy
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Support month-end and year-end close processes
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Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
VAT & Statutory Compliance:
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, maintain VAT records and assist with exemption calculations if applicable
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Assist in preparing statutory accounts
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Liaise with auditors and external accountants during audits and year-end processes
Management Reporting:
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Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
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Produce financial reports for senior management and stakeholders
Compliance & Data Management:
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Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain secure, auditable records
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Support AML and sanctions compliance across financial transactions
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Assist with identity verification and due diligence procedures
Skills & Experience Required:
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Minimum 3 years’ transactional finance experience (sales/purchase ledger, reconciliations, VAT returns)
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Proficiency in Sage 50, SME Professional, Excel, or similar accounting software
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Experience in statutory reporting and compliance
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Good understanding of GDPR, AML, and financial controls
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Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary package
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Supportive and collaborative work environment
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