Finance Assistant - 12 month contract

Our client is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their friendly and collaborative team at their offices on the outskirts of Richmond, North Yorkshire.

This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, ideally starting in November to allow for a thorough handover before the current Finance Assistant begins maternity leave in December.

The finance and administration function is a close-knit team, with plenty of interaction and collaboration with senior management and Directors across the wider business.

Responsibilities:

Working as part of a supportive finance and administration team, you will work closely with the Financial Controller, senior leadership team, and Directors, taking responsibility for a varied range of day-to-day finance and administrative duties, including:

• Preparing and processing invoices and customer statements
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Tracking invoices and monitoring due and outstanding payments
• Maintaining fee and quotation trackers
• Updating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets for forecasting purposes using Excel formulas and functions
• Processing and monitoring business expenses
• Supporting the administration of company phone contracts
• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records
• Providing general finance and administrative support across the business
• Working collaboratively with the Financial Controller, senior leadership team, and Directors

Requirements/Experience:

• Be working toward, or have achieved, AAT Level 2/3, or have equivalent practical experience
• Have previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role
• Have working knowledge of Sage 50 – Xero experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Be confident using Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and lookups
• Have strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Be comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative team
• Have a friendly, approachable, and professional manner

For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment.