Overview

Finance Assistant

Location- Bessels Green, Sevenoaks

Permanent, Full-Time

HYBRID working – 3 Days at home, 2 days in the office

Job Role

My client is a leading and expanding Insurance Group that is renowned for its staff recognition, reward, and progression opportunities. They are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and growing team in Bessels Green.

As a successful Finance Assistant, you will mainly work within the purchase ledger function. You will be responsible for processing invoices/payments, and reconciling accounts. You will work closely with all levels of employees including senior management. You will be highly numerate, with a strong understanding of the importance of accuracy.

The ideal Finance Assistant has previous experience within a Finance Team and practical knowledge of accounting systems (ideally SAGE) and Intermediate Excel knowledge.

This is an amazing opportunity to get within a rapidly expanding business with a progressive and encouraging work ethic!

Responsibilities

Working as part of a team to process the Purchase Ledger – more than 400 invoices per month
Processing Payments
Bank reconciliation
Supplier statement reconciliation
Accurate and efficient data entry using correct nominals and departments
Processing payment runs using NatWest Bankline
Communication with the business partners to maintain Supplier relationships
Call handling
Assisting with training to cross-train over other ledgers Skills required

Practical knowledge of accounting systems (Sage ideal)
Intermediate Excel (V-lookups, Pivot tables, reporting tools)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise and organise workloadThe Company: –

The Group is a modern and progressive group of companies incorporating major names in the automotive and insurance industries. They are ranked highly in The Times Top 30 Big Companies to work for, and their motto is "Fortune Favours the Bold" demonstrating that they support the progression of people who are "go-getters" and are keen to develop their careers.

What's on Offer: –

25 days annual leave + bank holidays!
5% pension contribution scheme
Healthcare benefits
Life assurance
Discounts on over 250 big retail brands