Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a friendly and supportive finance team.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Salary: £29,194 - £32,127

Location: Warlingham, Surrey(Must be a driver with own transport due to location)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits: Pension, onsite-parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and more!

Please note: The successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and the necessary vetting checks

This varied role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional with experience working in a busy finance environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, purchasing, payroll support and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Manage supplier accounts and purchase ledgers.
• Process invoices, reconciliations and weekly BACS payments.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain accurate records.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Process and authorise purchase orders.
• Source cost-effective suppliers.
• Support purchasing processes and supplier relationships.

Payroll Support

• Assist with monthly payroll preparation.
• Process timesheets and provide payroll cover when required.

General Finance Duties

• Support budget monitoring and month-end reconciliations.
• Process staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assist with trip finances and day-to-day finance administration.
• Provide general support to the Finance Team as required.

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a busy finance department.
• Good all-round finance knowledge with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems (iFinance experience is advantageous).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous payroll experience and knowledge of PASS or Every Payroll systems would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a school or educational environment is desirable.

For your information:

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