Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger & Payroll)
  Competitive
  Maidstone, Kent
  permanent,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Purchase Ledger, Expenses, Bank, and processing Payroll

The Post Holder Will:
· Deal with a variety of financial & administrative tasks within the department as required to satisfy the departmental & businesses
objectives whilst providing effective support to colleagues at all levels
· Take ownership of personal workloads, prioritising tasks as necessary to meet business needs and annual Business Plan objectives
· Accountable for and focus on the Purchase Ledger. Setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring all invoices are input accurately and in a
timely manner, production of the weekly BACS file ready for review, setting up payments in the bank account, paying suppliers to agreed
terms and, monthly expenses.
· Processing of the monthly payroll, preparation of the payroll journals for month-end, pension submissions, HMRC returns (P11D) and
PAYE
· Handling of petty cash including issuing of cash and monitoring
· Undertake banking and account reconciliations as directed, and dealing with invoice queries in an effective and timely manner

Key Result Areas:

· Ensure good relationships are maintained with all colleagues, effectively working as part of a team being prepared to be flexible and
work in the best interests of the business
· Undertake reasonable duties as required by the Finance Director and Financial
Controller
· Assist the Financial Controller to ensure administrative policies, procedures, reports & letters in the team are continually reviewed and
improved where necessary
· To ensure all invoices and expenses are authorised within the agreed limits as outlined by the business.
· To manage workloads effectively to meet deadlines
· Have excellent customer skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Skills & Experience:
· Education to GCSE level (5 Grades ‘C’ or above, or equivalent, including English & Maths)
· AAT / NVQ 3 desirable
· Proven ability to work within a relevant financial office role and customer focused environment with relevant Customer Services
experience.
· Opera 3 experience is desirable.
· Relevant knowledge and experience of software applications such as Word & Excel, keyboard skills are essential. · Considerable
experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines within legislative procedures and be able to prioritise workloads to achieve
departmental objectives / deadlines
· Strong time management skills, accurate, well organised with attention to detail
· Effective communication and cross functional working skills
· Experience of income, expenditure, and reconciliation

Our Values | BEAT:
Understand the values, ethos, and objectives of the business, continually working towards these:
Brave – We take risks on genuine innovation and creativity, daring to do things our competitors fear.
Empowered – We are motivated because we are free to make decisions and are accountable for delivering results.
Agile – We succeed in a hyper-competitive market by being quick and nimble enough to exploit new opportunities.
Team Spirited – We pull in the same direction, creating a culture of friendly cooperation filled with fun, positivity, and pride.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: F- KBE04

Posted on: 2023-06-19 13:05:32

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Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger & Payroll)
  Competitive
  Maidstone, Kent
  permanent,full-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, responsible for overseeing and monitoring the Purchase Ledger, Expenses, Bank, and processing Payroll

The Post Holder Will:
· Deal with a variety of financial & administrative tasks within the department as required to satisfy the departmental & businesses
objectives whilst providing effective support to colleagues at all levels
· Take ownership of personal workloads, prioritising tasks as necessary to meet business needs and annual Business Plan objectives
· Accountable for and focus on the Purchase Ledger. Setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring all invoices are input accurately and in a
timely manner, production of the weekly BACS file ready for review, setting up payments in the bank account, paying suppliers to agreed
terms and, monthly expenses.
· Processing of the monthly payroll, preparation of the payroll journals for month-end, pension submissions, HMRC returns (P11D) and
PAYE
· Handling of petty cash including issuing of cash and monitoring
· Undertake banking and account reconciliations as directed, and dealing with invoice queries in an effective and timely manner

Key Result Areas:

· Ensure good relationships are maintained with all colleagues, effectively working as part of a team being prepared to be flexible and
work in the best interests of the business
· Undertake reasonable duties as required by the Finance Director and Financial
Controller
· Assist the Financial Controller to ensure administrative policies, procedures, reports & letters in the team are continually reviewed and
improved where necessary
· To ensure all invoices and expenses are authorised within the agreed limits as outlined by the business.
· To manage workloads effectively to meet deadlines
· Have excellent customer skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Skills & Experience:
· Education to GCSE level (5 Grades ‘C’ or above, or equivalent, including English & Maths)
· AAT / NVQ 3 desirable
· Proven ability to work within a relevant financial office role and customer focused environment with relevant Customer Services
experience.
· Opera 3 experience is desirable.
· Relevant knowledge and experience of software applications such as Word & Excel, keyboard skills are essential. · Considerable
experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines within legislative procedures and be able to prioritise workloads to achieve
departmental objectives / deadlines
· Strong time management skills, accurate, well organised with attention to detail
· Effective communication and cross functional working skills
· Experience of income, expenditure, and reconciliation

Our Values | BEAT:
Understand the values, ethos, and objectives of the business, continually working towards these:
Brave – We take risks on genuine innovation and creativity, daring to do things our competitors fear.
Empowered – We are motivated because we are free to make decisions and are accountable for delivering results.
Agile – We succeed in a hyper-competitive market by being quick and nimble enough to exploit new opportunities.
Team Spirited – We pull in the same direction, creating a culture of friendly cooperation filled with fun, positivity, and pride.


Advertiser: Direct Employer

Reference: F- KBE04

Posted on: 2023-06-19 13:05:32

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