Financial Assistant

One of our favourite clients and fast growing recruitment agency is currently looking for a Junior Finance Assistant to join their friendly Finance team.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
This is an entry level position with excellent opportunity for personal and career growth and development. This role is a key part of the Finance team, assisting in the day-to-day finance function of the business. There is a wide variety of accounting exposure to be gained in this role and includes many of the perks of working within a smaller company – autonomy, creative socials and an opportunity to have a big impact.
Duties and Responsibilities of role:
Invoicing: responsible for creation, approval and sending of a high volume of sales invoices (freelancers and client invoices) on Xero.
Assist in the client PO and freelancer timesheet process.
Placement expense reconciliations
Monitoring client credit insurance limit usage and applying for new limits.
Credit control – communicate with clients by phone and email regarding overdue sales invoices and send monthly statements.
Liaising with freelancers and clients on payment and invoicing enquiries.
Assist with bank & credit card posting & reconciliations (6 accounts, 3 different currencies).
Coordinating with Operations Manager on contract compliance process.
Assisting the team with adhoc reporting requirements
Build relationships & support other core functions (Marketing, Admin team & Sales team)
Benefits:
Study support available (time off for exams and financial support for exams/study material)
Flexible/Hybrid working for 4 weeks in calendar year after 2 years of employment
Mondays work from home
Pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Creative socials (sports activities, nights out etc.)
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Your birthday off after 1 year of employment
3 extra paid days off for volunteering (per year)
Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
University graduate (Finance or Accounting)
Some experience with general accounting and finance practices – ideally 1 year of work experience
Part qualified AAT advantageous
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to learn quickly
Working experience with accounting software (exposure to Xero is a plus)
Salary £30,000-£32,000 plus study support