Financial Assistant

Finance Assistant

£26,000 - £30,000 + Full Study Support + Bonus + Private Healthcare and loads more!

We Do Group are excited to be working with a fast growth, luxury design and manufacturing business in Berkshire to hire someone who is looking to fast track their career in Finance & Accounting.

This would be the perfect role for someone who wants to step into a highly supportive environment, where you’ll be working alongside two other Finance Assistants who have recently been through the same programme.

This business has seen incredible growth over the last 4 years with no sight of it slowing down! They ideally want someone who can match their pace and get excited about growing with the company and progressing through your studying - CIMA or ACCA - Full study support provided!

The Role:

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the finance department, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

This is a great development role within a rapidly growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance or accounting.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and gain valuable training and development opportunities.

If you are a diligent individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for finance, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment processing, and significant transactional processing.
• Regular shipping costs, duties, and tax reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely review of worldwide shipping costs and its impact.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support preparation of financial statements, management accounts and financial management information in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Assist with budget preparation and analysis.
• Collaborate with team members to identify areas of process improvement and implement solutions.
• Respond to and resolve enquiries to the team and support data maintenance throughout the business.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed to support the finance and accounting team.

Personal Attributes:

• A ‘can do’ attitude to supporting the team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles useful but not a prerequisite.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ideally a degree in Accounting & Finance or Maths.
• You should be educated to A-level standard or equivalent.
• IT proficient and proficient with the full Microsoft suite, with specific focus on Excel.
• Finance/ Accounting experience in the past preferable, but not essential.

Company Benefits:

• Great team culture within an inclusive SME.
• Pension contribution.
• 25-days holiday.+ long service award.
• Birthday day off.
• Private health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Staff discount.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Free parking on site.