Finance Assistant

Annual Salary: £30k - £35k

Location: Northwest London

Job Type: Full-time

Reed is helping a longstanding client in the Retail Industry look for a Finance Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role involves comprehensive finance duties including ledger management, financial reporting, and support in payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle purchase and sales ledger processing and reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist in the month-end process.
• Prepare financial reports and reconcile general ledger accounts to supporting spreadsheet analysis.
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses and prepaid expenses.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and payroll processing.
• Ensure high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in using Sage 50 is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, with at least 5 years of experience.
• Good understanding of double-entry journal.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of eUective communication both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Initiative and self-sufficiency with the flexibility to support team members in various tasks.
• Ambition and drive to develop within the role.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from £30k - £35k depending on experience.
• Great pension schemes.
• Vibrant and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities for career development within the retail industry.
• Prime location in Northwest London with free parking.
• Office monthly free lunch.

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB ROLE IS OFFICE BASED - NO HYBRID