Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment
Financial Assistant

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Job Title: Finance Assistant (Permanent, Hybrid)
Vertex Associates are proud to be working with a growing retail business in hiring a Finance Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid position consisting of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week from home.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare supplier payment runs across all group companies
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and respond to account queries
- Raise customer invoices and credit notes
- Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments
- Allocate receipts and maintain accurate debtor records
- Assist in managing aged debt reports and credit control activities
- Perform daily bank reconciliations for multiple company accounts
- Post cash receipts and payments accurately
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences promptly
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
- Process employee expense claims
- Support monthly payroll administration as required
- Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide finance support across the business and two sister companies
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Ensure financial information is recorded consistently across all entities
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and information
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling financial data
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Desired Skills:
- Previous experience in finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role
- Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience using accounting software such as Sage 200, Xero or QuickBooks (desirable)
- Experience with stock-based, retail, wholesale, or FMCG businesses (desirable)


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Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose, and store your personal data: vertexassociates.co.uk/privacy-policy/.
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