Monday to Friday - 9AM-5.30PM
Temporary ongoing with the potential to become permanent after 12 successful weeks
Milton Keynes (MK1) – Office Based
£ - Depending on Experience
We are looking for a confident and organised Finance Assistant to join our client within the MK1 area. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, payroll and month-end processes. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
Key Duties;
Process daily banking transactions, bank reconciliations and maintain multiple GBP, USD and EUR accounts.
Manage accounts payable, including processing supplier invoices, purchase orders, credit notes and supplier payment runs.
Oversee accounts receivable, customer invoicing, credit control, statement runs and debt chasing.
Process weekly sales invoices across multiple online platforms
Prepare and process monthly payroll for approximately 40 employees, including overtime checks, payroll journals and pension submissions.
Complete VAT-related finance tasks and assist with month-end reconciliations and reporting.
Maintain accurate financial records, monitor open purchase orders and support sales and operational teams with finance queries.
Set up new customers and suppliers, review credit limits and support ad hoc finance administration as required.
Monitor shared finance inboxes and ensure all queries are dealt with efficiently.
Produce regular financial reports, bank balance updates and assist with month-end close activities.
Experience needed for this role;
Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role is essential.
Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and reconciliations.
Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
Confident working with multi-currency transactions (GBP, USD and EUR).
Good understanding of VAT processes.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems
If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date CV
Salary description
£18.00 - £20.00 per hour