A profitable business services company in Cardiff Bay are now recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant on a permanent basis.

The company work in a specialist sector and their services allow their customers grow. The Finance Assistant is a crucial appointment to ensure accounting activities are accurate and up to date.

Finance Assistant job description

• Manage day-to-day accounting tasks, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Bank Reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and balanced.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments with careful attention to detail, ensuring financial records reflect the true economic activity of the business.
• Prepare regular payment runs for suppliers and funders dealing with multi-currency accounts.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts thoroughly, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial statements.
• Analyse aged debtors and creditors reports, preparing summaries and commentary for review by the Director, highlighting key insights on overdue amounts and funder capacity limits.
• Assist in credit control activities and support debt recovery efforts.
• Support with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other essential compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development of cash flow forecasting models and ongoing monitoring to ensure optimal liquidity and financial stability.

Finance Assistant person specification

• Previous experience in an accounting.
• Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is a varied role where you will gain experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-focused sector with exposure to a range of projects.

Based in Cardiff Bay, working in the office four days a week.

If this role is not quite right for you but you know someone who might be suitable, be sure to use our £250 Candidate Referral Scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment is acting as a Finance Recruitment Agency.

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