Finance Assistant
Location: Rainham, Essex (occasional travel to Watford/Woking)
Salary: £13.50 - £16.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the Business Unit Financial Controller within our Building Solutions team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience looking to develop their career within a busy commercial environment. The successful candidate will support financial reporting, cost control and day-to-day accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet and WIP reconciliations
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Assist with cost reviews, analysis and financial reporting
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Manage sales ledger activities including invoice processing and cash allocation
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Support purchase order and cost entry processes
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Assist with month-end journals and reporting
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Create jobs within finance systems and produce analysis reports
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Work closely with operational and commercial teams to improve financial accuracy
About You:
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Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
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Good understanding of accounting principles and processes
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Experience using finance systems (SAP desirable)
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Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and VLOOKUPs
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Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
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Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
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Studying or interested in progressing towards AAT/CIMA would be advantageous
This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive team with excellent exposure to finance operations within a project-based environment.
Apply now for immediate consideration
