Finance Assistant

THE ROLE\nWe’re looking for an Accounts Assistant- Payables to join our rapidly growing office. This is a full-time, office-based role and offers a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to take ownership of the accounts payables functions, working closely with our Finance Manager to support an exciting and dynamic business.\nResponsibilities\n * Process all invoices through Sage 50, checking invoices against Pos in a timely manner.\n * Prepare all payments, obtaining approval where needed.\n * Process all bank transactions through Sage 50 and reconcile bank accounts.\n * Assist with managing and overseeing other entities within the company’s portfolio, such as preparing recharges to clients or other companies.\n * Reconcile and verify supplier statements.\n * Process and reconcile of company credit cards.\n * Process staff expenses through Sage 50.\n * Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.\n * Help collating information for year-end returns.\n * Cover for Accounts Receivable on an ad-hoc basis.\n * Assist in preparing consultant agreements for professional services\n * Assist in preparing fee proposals for architectural services\nQualifications\n * Educated to at least A-level standard with a strong written English and numeracy skills.\n * AAT qualification\nExperience\n * 3 +/- years’ experience in a financial role\n * Experience in the architecture or engineering sector would be an advantage\nSkills and Competencies\n * Advanced Excel Skills\n * Competent with full MS Office Suite\n * Experience of a variety of finance applications, including Sage\n * Clear communicator in writing and verbally\n * Highly organised and excellent attention to detail\n * Strong initiative, self-starter\n * Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently