Finance Assistant

Brighton, East Sussex

Permanent, Full-time

Salary Negotiable (+ study support)

An expanding and highly entrepreneurial Brighton based organisation is currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance function. This person will work closely alongside an experienced Finance Manager in a diverse and engaging role and will be offered opportunities for further training and professional development. This client is also happy to provide support for those currently (or looking to begin) studying towards accountancy qualifications.

This organisation is experiencing excellent year on year growth and re-investing heavily in the business. Their continued success has enabled them to diversify into new areas over the last 12 months and they have many exciting business development plans ahead.

This role would suit an ambitious and career focused individual with an excellent work ethic and existing experience accounts administration experience. Candidates need also have good Excel skills and a decent academic background.

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Debtors: ensure all debtor payments are receipted, certified, and revised statements issued on a timely basis
• Manage company credit cards and necessary accounts and reconcile to bank statements at month end
• Full bank reconciliations
• Maintain nominal ledger
• Prepare weekly payment proposals
• Update weekly EUR and USD trade balances
• Enter debit and credit card payments
• Ensure correct VAT posting
• Advise Finance Manager of any ad-hoc currency requirements
• Provide financial assistance to Business Managers as required
• Enter payments on the 'World First' online facility
• Maintain integrity of internal filing systems ensuring methodical and complies with agreed finance procedures
• Compile expense claims on behalf of the MD. Ensure appropriate VAT treatment
• Enter overhead invoices on a weekly basis
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Any ad hoc assistance as required by the Finance Manager including project based work

Please apply via website or contact Georgina at Harvey John for more information.