Finance Assistant

Our client, a leading company in their field, who is based in Guildford is looking for a resilient Finance Assistant to join their Finance team. The ideal Finance Assistant will be a proactive and self-motivated individual who is able demonstrate the ability to use initiative. As a Finance Assistant you will be involved with aspects of office and client accounting and will report to the Finance Supervisor. Company Benefits: Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution) Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life assurance Travel - option to apply for an interest free loan for a season ticket or parking permit Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service) Comprehensive flexible benefits package including: Critical illness insurance Buy/Sell holiday scheme Dental insuranceKey Responsibilities: Bank Reconciliations - daily and monthly Logging incoming cheques and preparing paperwork for banking Processing cheques for both office and client bank accounts Processing client and office bank payments Processing invoices Monitoring bank transactions and posting transactions to the bank account and matter ledgers Ensure SRA compliance is adhered to through the correct movement of office and client funds General ad-hoc support to departments Registering/chasing VAT invoices relating to Disbursements Processing corporate card expensesExperience and Skills Requirements: Previous finance experience within a professional environment and 3E Practice Management System would be ideal, but not essential Knowledge and experience of using Outlook, Word & Excel Good numerical skills Excellent English and grammar Proven ability to learn new IT systems, internal processes and procedures Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential Proven ability to demonstrate effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload appropriately Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating the ability to use initiative Self-driven to learn and develop knowledge and understanding of processes and procedures Proven ability to be a team player Excellent organisation and administration skills Proven experience of being adapt to cultural requirements and to embrace ambiguity and flexibility. Excellent accuracy and attention to detailVR/06398