Finance Assistant

Location:
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Salary:
£(phone number removed)pa Job Type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday) After the acquisition of Ginger Lehmann Partner in Germany and in Poland in 2017, Ginger Group wanted to further reinforce its expertise in infrastructure engineering with high-level new technical skills and extend its international network across the Channel and saw in Ginger Lehmann a great opportunity to acquire a business that has been at the forefront in the UK sector for two decades. Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant: The Finance Assistant will work under the direction of the Finance Manager in providing both support and challenge in all financial areas and Organise our company's day-to-day accounting procedures: Raising purchase orders Invoice Matching process Posting all invoices on ZOHO Creating new suppliers/Customers Dealing with supplier's/customer's queries Ageing report analysis Input Bank transactions Getting relevant approval and BACS payments Raising Sales invoices and Credit control Fixed Assets management and issuing tags Handling Prepayments Assisting with implementing and managing controls within the office Updating relevant spreadsheets for Month end Expenses analysis for VAT purposes Job costing analysis- Credit card, Fuel card and Agency staffs Relevant control account reconciliations Post relevant journals on to the system Provide as a cover for Finance Administrator when needed Assisting Finance Manager to close the month and resolve queries Assist during Audit preparation Ensure all month-end tasks allocated by the Finance Manager are completed in a timely and accurate manner Filing and any other ad hoc duties Help explore innovative solutions to improve the Finance department, reviewing policies, procedures and the whole Finance system. Requirements of the Finance Manager: Minimum of three years' experience in a similar position AAT Level 3 or similar qualification Hands-on experience with accounting software and good IT skills Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy Capable of prioritising workload Previous experience of working in a busy environment Understanding of key financial documents and controls Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures Time-management and organisation skills Confidentiality Solid verbal and written communications skills You'll be a team player and be happy to pick up responsibilities/participate in projects ad hoc Flexibility and adaptability to ensure business needs are met, as requested by the Management Team Benefits of the Finance Manager: Contributory pension Death in Service Insurance Equal Opportunities: Our policy is to recruit, train and promote people because of their ability, the needs of the job and similar relevant criteria. We encourage all employees to take advantage of the opportunities we provide for training and development. We will treat all employees and job applicants equally. We will not consider race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed or disability in any matters to do with employment If you feel like you meet the above criteria of the Finance Assistant, Please apply now Closing date : 13th September 2019