Finance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a team based in Dorset. The main focus of the role is to be an integral part of the Finance team assisting the Finance Manager to produce the monthly management accounts and day to day reports. Key Areas of Responsibility: Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts along with the Finance Manager Produce analyses and reports as requested by the finance manager Reconciling control accounts Monitor Debtors and Creditors balances Bank reconciliations Preparing and entering journals Preparation and communication of daily performance figures. Produce and communicate monthly stock reports Manage expenses submissions Assist in the preparation of annual and monthly rolling forecasts Support accounts payable with processing of 400 invoices a month and Identifying GRNI Ensure all sales and costs are classified to the correct nominal code and profit centre Support Accounts Receivable with sending invoices and statements during busy periods. Enabling daily sales performance to be reported Production of daily, weekly and monthly Sales performance Field questions from the finance team and other departments Produce and manage any additional day to day reporting required Monitoring and communication of department spend and variances Key Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively on all levels to financial and non-financial audiences High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to prioritise own work and work of others to meet deadlines to achieve targets in a fast-paced dynamic environment Commercially aware Friendly, approachable and flexible – a team player Forward thinking Problem solving and decision-making ability appropriate to the role Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates “can do” attitude Leads by example having a strong work ethic, but effective delegator Professionally qualified Computer literate – Advanced in Microsoft Excel Selection: This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. Please contact me asap if you are Interested in the above opportunity.