Finance Assistant

Description:

Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Luton
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: Full-time/Permanent
Are you an experienced Finance Assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Our client is a global supplier of commodity and specialty chemical products to various industries. The company specializes in the sales, marketing, and distribution of chemical and raw material products to various sectors. Their reputation is built on professionalism, quality products, and reliable global distribution networks.
They are in search of a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Assistant to join our team. This role will provide vital support to our finance department in day-to-day financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations.
Key Responsibilities:

Perform bank reconciliations for currency current accounts and currency CID accounts
Assist with stock records and reports
Conduct credit card reconciliations
Input approved staff expenses
Prepare weekly payment runs for approval by Finance Manager, ensuring timely supplier payments
Prepare data for EU VAT return processing and file UK VAT returns
Reconcile monthly sales invoices raised versus Customer Service Sales (CSS)
Maintain fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
Conduct financial due diligence on new suppliers
Review outstanding purchase orders for accrual purposes
Manage prepayment schedules and release appropriate invoices by approved journals
Handle accounting for product swap transactions
Prepare accruals schedules for product costs, ancillary expenses, carriage expenses, and overheads
Conduct reconciliations of Profit & Loss and balance sheet
Allocate posting of product supplier invoices and other related invoices
Prepare weekly commercial reports analyzing variances at sales and gross margin levels
Assist in preparing variance analysis for monthly management reporting packs
Conduct financial analysis and assist in forecasting
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Support the finance team in various administrative tasks and any other duties as required Experience Desired:

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and work independently
Excellent communication skills for effective liaison at all levels
Professional demeanor, both in-person and over the phone
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in database management, Excel (intermediate), Word, and Sage accounts
Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and facilitating change
Positive attitude towards learning new skills and knowledge
Proficiency in Sage 50, Navision, Excel, and Word
AAT Qualification Benefits:

free parking at the office facility
pension scheme
hybrid working (4 days in office minimum required)
work events (lunches, dinners, etc)
private health care after probation
Life Insurance
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
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