Financial Assistant

The objective of the Financial Assistant is to:

• Assist the financial department in the day-to-day operations such as processing data (purchase invoices, sale invoices and banking), payroll and analysing finances.
• Aid in preparing financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annually basis.
• Ensure that all financial records are stored in an organised and professional manner.
• Be proficient in the use of the SAGE Accounts 50 professional in inputting, storing and organising of sales invoices, customer receipts, purchase invoices, bank payment etc.
• Aid in the training of financial staff when requested to do so.
• Adapt to any issues that arise on a daily basis that may impact the performance and efficiency of the finance department.
• Assist in Revenue computations and returns.
• Assist in the preparation and sending of customer invoices, producing and sending customer statements and chasing payments from customers.
• Closely liaise with the Director of Finance on a range of financial duties.
• Provide holiday cover for other members of the financial department.
• Assist in the managing and maintaining of supplier records.
• Assist in the managing and maintenance of all bank account foreign and domestic.
• Assist in the managing and maintenance of all HR related documentation.

Desirable Requirements:

– Business/Finance/Economics degree level 7/8

– Finance department experience

– Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and outlook

– Experience in Sage 50 Accounts/other accounting packages

– Candidate must have skills:

• Excellent Multitasking
• Excellent Time management and organisational skills
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Working independently and using initiative are very important