Finance Assistant
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Hailsham
- Salary
- 19533.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 20 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 08 May 2017
- Sectors
- Banking & Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
LOCATION: Hailsham, East Sussex
JOB TITLE: Finance Assistant
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP19,533 pa pro rata
WORKING HOURS: 28 hours per week over 4 days - hours may be negotiable depending on the applicant.
THE COMPANY: Our client is the Bader International Study Centre for Queen's University (Canada). Located at Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East Sussex the centre teaches undergraduate courses to students providing credits towards their degrees in Canada.
THE ROLE: Your role as a Finance Assistant based in Hailsham will be to assist with all aspects of Finance for both the Study Centre and the Castle.
Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant to include:-
Match purchase invoices with orders and delivery notes, checking prices and quantities and follow up any queries. Obtain authorisation signatures.
Code invoices and post on computerised purchase ledger.
Reconcile purchase ledger accounts with supplier statements, following up any discrepancies with suppliers.
Prepare twice-monthly payment runs on electronic banking system, obtain authorisation and release payments, send remittance advices and post on computer system.
Prepare cheques or electronic payments in accordance with documentation received.
Obtain signatures or authorisation, release payments and post on computer system.
Process transactions on the company credit cards held by managers and others, obtain authorisation and post the transactions on the computer system.
Maintain appropriate levels of petty cash, including foreign currencies, reconciling on a regular basis.
Count and reconcile takings from various points of sale on a regular basis, informing the Finance Manager of any significant discrepancies.
Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis.
Staff the twice-weekly encashment sessions for students, reconciling and reinstating the float.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out any other duties as may be required to maintain the smooth running of the Finance department.
THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a similar role. They will hold at least 4 GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in both Maths and English. Good communication, telephone and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. The successful Finance Assistant will have a good working knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of Sage line 50 and Purchase Ledger is highly desirable although not essential. They must be able to learn and adapt quickly.
Key experience essential for the role of Finance Assistant based in Hailsham, East Sussex:
Must be within a commutable distance of Hailsham, East Sussex
Must have own transport
Will have a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with Sage Line 50 and Purchase Ledger is highly desirable.
Does this sound like you? If yes and you would like to apply for the Finance Assistant position then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
JOB TITLE: Finance Assistant
SALARY & BENEFITS: GBP19,533 pa pro rata
WORKING HOURS: 28 hours per week over 4 days - hours may be negotiable depending on the applicant.
THE COMPANY: Our client is the Bader International Study Centre for Queen's University (Canada). Located at Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East Sussex the centre teaches undergraduate courses to students providing credits towards their degrees in Canada.
THE ROLE: Your role as a Finance Assistant based in Hailsham will be to assist with all aspects of Finance for both the Study Centre and the Castle.
Key Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant to include:-
Match purchase invoices with orders and delivery notes, checking prices and quantities and follow up any queries. Obtain authorisation signatures.
Code invoices and post on computerised purchase ledger.
Reconcile purchase ledger accounts with supplier statements, following up any discrepancies with suppliers.
Prepare twice-monthly payment runs on electronic banking system, obtain authorisation and release payments, send remittance advices and post on computer system.
Prepare cheques or electronic payments in accordance with documentation received.
Obtain signatures or authorisation, release payments and post on computer system.
Process transactions on the company credit cards held by managers and others, obtain authorisation and post the transactions on the computer system.
Maintain appropriate levels of petty cash, including foreign currencies, reconciling on a regular basis.
Count and reconcile takings from various points of sale on a regular basis, informing the Finance Manager of any significant discrepancies.
Reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis.
Staff the twice-weekly encashment sessions for students, reconciling and reinstating the float.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out any other duties as may be required to maintain the smooth running of the Finance department.
THE CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a similar role. They will hold at least 4 GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in both Maths and English. Good communication, telephone and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. The successful Finance Assistant will have a good working knowledge of both Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of Sage line 50 and Purchase Ledger is highly desirable although not essential. They must be able to learn and adapt quickly.
Key experience essential for the role of Finance Assistant based in Hailsham, East Sussex:
Must be within a commutable distance of Hailsham, East Sussex
Must have own transport
Will have a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with Sage Line 50 and Purchase Ledger is highly desirable.
Does this sound like you? If yes and you would like to apply for the Finance Assistant position then please hit the apply now button.
You will then be sent to an online questionnaire to support your CV and application, please fill in the details and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.