Ref: 8047
Summary:
Our client is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. Based in beautiful Dartington, your duties would include assisting with the payments of invoices to various agencies and engaging in general financial administration tasks. The ideal candidate would be somebody who is part (or fully) AAT qualified, and who would like to expand their accounting knowledge and further their career with expert training.
Thorough workplace training will be provided, and for a befitting candidate, there is the potential to train towards a professional qualification (AAT) if they do not already possess one at the time of employment.
Responsibilities include:
- Undergoing training on account procedures and methods.
- Supervising customer ledger to ascertain that client’s invoices are raised and paid.
- Dispersing reminders and chasing debt where necessary.
- Ensuring that clients remain within their intended budgets.
- Answering any queries that clients may pose, as well as any from their employees and relevant local authorities.
- Keeping track of client files and ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Effectively handling payment runs to ensure that care for clients is not interrupted.
- Creating reports for BACS payments.
- Collaborating with the Local Council to make sure that contribution payments are fulfilled by the clients.
Requirements:
- Part (or fully) AAT qualified looking to progress further along their accountancy career path (desirable).
- Accomplished and experienced in basic accounting.
- Capable in use of IT, and in particular software such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
Package:
There are excellent benefits on offer including access to a company pension scheme, an annual training allowance up to £1000, 25 days annual leave, a discretionary bonus typically 7.5% of the basic salary amount, and free on-site parking.
Recruitment Consultant: Joanne Howell
Closing Date: All suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received; our client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Please note that due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within 5 days of applying, then unfortunately on this occasion you won’t have been successful.
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