Senior Finance Assistant

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Assistant based in Chelmsford. Our client are well-known within their industry and are looking for a new member of staff to join their team. This candidate needs experience in a similar role.

The Role

• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.
• Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations.
• Reconciling intercompany balances and resolving discrepancies.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.
• Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
• Supporting month-end close and management accounts preparation.
• Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices.
• Managing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.
• Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors and resolving outstanding balances.
• Clearing historic balances, unreconciled items and processing authorised write-offs.
• Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and maintaining supporting schedules.
• Assisting with audit requirements and statutory compliance.
• Supporting the wider finance team and acting as a senior point of contact for finance queries.

Your Experience/ Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a finance function.
• Proven experience in a Senior Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong experience with VAT returns, intercompany accounting, accruals and prepayments.
• Strong bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation experience.
• Experience maintaining accurate ledgers and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
• Experience using a Cloud ERP system.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.