Senior Finance Assistant

Job Description

About the Client:

Our Client is a global and dynamic company, providing guidance and practical solutions tailored to meet security requirements across industries and sectors. They are looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join a global and dynamic team with over 120 different security systems available to assist with the smooth operating of finance-related tasks. Our client is looking for a candidate with a growth-mindset with the possibility of progressing to become their Finance Manager in due course. This role is fully remote with the occasional visit to one of their London stores.

Key Responsibilities:
Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
Generate monthly reports.
Assist with finance-related admin tasks across departments.
Set up clients in the company’s CASH system and manage invoicing processes.
Review project statuses to ensure timely invoicing.
Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare necessary financial reports.
Manage cash flow forecasts and weekly pay runs under HoF guidance.
Monitor and chase outstanding debts weekly, producing aged debt reports.
Process payroll accurately and handle employee expense claims.
Prepare payroll reports and annual tax forms like P11Ds and P60s.
Assist with VAT reporting, CIS filings, and pension contributions.
Conduct month-end reconciliations and support in financial statement preparations.

Key Requirements:
2-3 years' experience working as a finance assistant in a SME, ideally service-related.
Ideally studying towards professional accountancy qualifications like ACCA or CIA (at least the first 5 exams passes); Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in fields such as business administration, accounting, or finance.
Full professional English proficiency (written and spoken) and strong communication skills with proficient use of MS Excel.
Experience working with Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statements; weekly cashflow forecasting, supported by the HoF.