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Finance Assistant

Dartford Permanent £30,000 - £33,000 per year View Job Description
The Accounts Assistant will provide essential support to the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial processes. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their career in accounting and finance.
  • An organisation who are performing exceptionally well in their industry sector.
  • A Competitive Salary and benefits package

About Our Client

This role is with a respected organisation within the FMCG industry. The company operates as part of a medium-sized team and focuses on delivering high-quality products to its customers.

Job Description

  • Processing incoming invoices obtaining relevant authorisations and post to ledger.
  • Processing supplier payment runs.
  • Processing staff expenses.
  • Reconciling supplier statements to ledger and resolve disputes.
  • Producing sales invoices and regular customer statements.
  • Monitoring Aged Debtor arrears.
  • Assist with preparing Consignment Accounting entries and paying Settlements, this includes maintaining an accurate Grower payment summary (advances, balance payments), running receipt summaries and communicating with other departments on price returns, claim etc., communicating to Growers on advance and settlements.
  • Posting and reconciling Company Credit Card transactions.
  • Posting General Journal entries.
  • Preparing monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations for Accounts Payable, Accounts
  • Preparing weekly Sales summary.
  • Assisting with weekly cash-flow forecast.
  • Updating and maintaining the Fixed Assets register which includes generating Monthly Depreciation Journals.
  • Assisting the financial controller with the year-end audit by preparing the necessary
  • schedules, compiling supporting details and providing explanations.
  • Continuously review and improve the D365 process, this includes cost classification, product lines, correct customer supplier setup
  • Work as part of a team to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual team timetables and goals.
  • Ad-hoc projects as assigned by departmental head.
  • Perform other duties as requested.


The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

  • A background in accounting or finance, with relevant qualifications or certifications. i.e. AAT
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and meeting deadlines.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • A permanent position within an established and supportive accounting and finance team.
  • A collaborative work environment focused on efficiency and innovation.



If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we encourage you to apply for this Accounts Assistant role today

Contact
Ewan Quinn
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6857752
Phone number
+44 162 260 4531

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Business Services
Location
Dartford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ewan Quinn
Consultant phone
+44 162 260 4531
Job reference
JN-102025-6857752