Finance Assistant

Heyland Recruitment ,
Whitchurch, Shropshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,000 per annum

Overview

I am currently recruiting for my client who are based near to Whitchurch. They are going through some very exciting times and are looking to bring on board a finance assistant to join the growing team on a permanent basis. This is not your usual 9-5 type role and as such the successful candidate must be able to work weekends as this can be a very busy time for our client The role may suit a junior, ambitious finance candidate or similarly, a more experienced candidate who is looking for a fun environment to work, where no 2 days are ever the same The Finance Assistant will provide general support to all other members of staff, specifically with regards to cashing up, but also on an ad-hoc basis as required. The role will benefit from the support of, & access to, the existing finance team. Main tasks : Cash work (priority when the park is open) Daily Cash takings - throughout the day, investigate, resolve & report on any irregularities Reconciliating & recording - balance takings to individual till records, reconcile total daily takings & agree to bank records. Accurately record all cash takings onto spreadsheets & investigate, resolve & report on any irregularities Banking - prepare cash takings for banking in line with agreed procedures, complete relevant banking forms & securely deliver all cash takings to the bank in line with company policies. Cash floats & change bags - each day prepare & manage accurate cash floats & change bags for all site tills . Ensure the correct amount of cash is available according to the needs of the business & kept securely. Order & collect change from the bank as required. Security - ensure all cash is always stored securely & never left unattended. Office & webstore receipts - reconcile daily in line with procedures, take a copy of all cheques received, file & pay original into the bank. Investigate, resolve & report on any irregularities. Recording/Reporting - enter all park takings & office & webstore receipts onto spreadsheet accurately & in a timely fashion to provide up to date income information. Investigate, resolve & report on any irregularities. Purchase Ledger Support the Finance Manager administrate the purchase ledger, specifically - check the Boggle Bank email address daily, print invoices & statements, highlight any special payment instructions & check for duplication. Petty Cash Take responsibility for the management of petty cash, specifically dealing with day to day petty cash transactions & accurately complete petty cash slips & obtain appropriate authorisation(s) Advance cash where required - checking items to be purchased are needed, have been approved by budget holders / department heads & ensure correct change & supporting VAT receipts are returned File as per company policy, e.g. attaching supporting invoices to petty cash slips General Duties Staff holiday & TOIL - record & monitor all permanent staff holiday & TOIL records, reporting monthly to the General Manager & to other department managers when required. Seasonal staff hours - record actual hours onto budget spreadsheets Contractors insurance - obtain Public Liability Insurance details from all contractors, keeping records up to date Motor & Insurance - support the Payroller in obtaining & checking relevant starters personal motor insurance policies to ensure the correct level of cover. Ensure all staff using company vehicles have the correct licences & are within company policies for convictions Be responsible for all keys & access codes, distributing where required & ensuring the Maintenance department regularly change codes Records & statistics - keep up to date & report various statistics & KPI's & report where relevant Bored Report - contribute to the monthly Bored Report Issue monthly stock take reminders to relevant departments, printing & collect stock take sheets Distribute the contents of the finance in-tray Count, record & bank money donated to charity boxes Check cash bags, rucksacks etc to ensure all are in good condition & when required, source replacements Filing & Archiving in line with company policy Answer queries from both internal & external contacts This role is 40 hours / week to include some Saturday & Sunday work, so please only apply if you are able to work weekends. If you feel you have the necessary skills and would like to find out more info please apply to be considered for the shortlist.