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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 12 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hastings, East Sussex

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Job Description

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Hastings, East Sussex
£15/hr
Our client is a specialist manufacturer of products used in high-technology applications and they are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide full time maternity cover support for 12 months.
The Financial Assistant will be involved in supporting accounting management, formulating internal controls and policies, preparing financial statements, managing journal entries and assisting in budgeting and forecasting. They will be required to maintain accurate financial records, manage financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Finance Assistant:
  * Internal Financial Controls - Receivables and Payables control accounts, Bank Reconciliations, Fixed Assets reconciliations, adding new assets to the register and issuing asset numbers
  * Ensuring all invoices and are processed efficiently and with sufficient review and oversight to ensure payments made are accurate and aligned with purchase order authorisations
  * Assist with the preparation, development & evaluation of annual budgets
  * Preparation of Weekly & monthly cash flow forecasts, Inventory Reports and Financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  * Assist with analysis of costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and company performance as well as reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities
  * Liaise with external auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances and prepare end of year schedules and tax credits
Skills & Competencies: Finance Assistant
  * Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to manage, coordinate and prioritise own workload to meet necessary weekly and monthly deadlines
  * Strong financial analysis skills are essential
  * Experience with Sage or other ERP would be beneficial (Xero, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics etc)
  * Qualified to AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, although they may be qualified through experience or be working towards a professional accounting qualification
  * A proactive and positive attitude with an organised, logical and methodical approach
  * A strong communicator able to work effectively at all levels
  * Proven ability to perform under pressure
The company offers training if required and is commuting distance from Hastings, St Leonards on Sea, Bexhill, Battle, Ore, Fairlight, Ninfield, Pevensey, Crowhurst, Eastbourne, Rye etc

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