Finance Assistant & Receptionist

To assist in the administration of the accounting function and to support the Finance Manager in producing financial and commercial information.
Responsibilities include: Processing and maintaining Xero purchase and sales ledgers, including reconciling individual accounts, resolving invoice queries, pursuing credit notes, and ensuring all invoices are authorised and coded to the nominal ledger.
Posting customer receipts.
Allocating supplier payments.
Putting together the supplier payment run.
Issuing customer statements and supplier remittance advices.
Updating purchase prices in Xero.
Maintaining holiday control lists for all staff.
Responsibility for petty cash - daily maintenance and month-end reconciliation.
Deputising for the Finance Manager as required.
Maintaining company stationery supplies and consumable items.
Answering phone, forwarding calls, taking messages, and meeting and greeting visitors.
Ad hoc duties as required.
The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a busy accounts department and have experience of using Xero accounting software.
Requirements: Proficiency in Xero and Excel for financial management.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality.
Competency in data entry and maintaining accurate records.
Familiarity with Google Suite for office productivity.
Excellent typing skills for efficient data input.
Join us as a Finance Assistant and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to financial excellence.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From £11.44 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Additional pay: Yearly bonus Benefits: Additional leave Company pension On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Accounting software: 1 year (required) Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred) Language: English (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Finance Assistant & Receptionist Expected start date: 01/07/2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr