Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a leading global digital company in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant.

As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the finance function across the US and UK entities. Key responsibilities will focus on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Administration, Cash Management and Payroll.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

* Matching/checking information supplied by translator Purchase Orders. Authorising invoices on SAGE software.

* Collating expense reports and checking receipts.

* Entering invoices for both US and UK entities as required. Setting up new bank templates and assisting in weekly payment runs in various currencies and using different payment methods.

* Assisting with the monthly UK payroll and the bi-weekly US payroll. Ensuring all payroll month end reports are produced and reconciled as per the month end timetable.

* Oversight and responsibility for monthly reconciliation of key control accounts including all bank reconciliations.

* Responsible for review of Aged Creditors and ensure missing invoices are chased, statements are reconciled, and payments allocated correctly.

* Supporting the Group FC with the annual budget setting process.

* Working as an integral part of the annual audit

* Undertaking quarterly VAT returns

* Raising sales invoices throughout the month (UK and US) and ensuring the correct reports/information are sent to each customer.

* Credit Control across the US and UK. This should be an ongoing process, with reports produced for weekly meetings.

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced applicants with previous experience gained in a Finance/Accounts Assistant role. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well alone or as part of a team.

We are also looking for applicants with the following skills and experience:

* Ideally be part or fully qualified AAT with good all-round experience in a finance function.

* Ability to organise workload and prioritise to maximum effect

* Flexible approach in a fast-paced business which is constantly changing, keep a clear head under pressure

* Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies

* Keen problem solver who can focus on appropriate detail when solving problems and propose effective solutions

* Willingness to take on a variety of duties as required

* Experience of managing payment runs across multiple entities, countries and currencies an advantage

* Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills

* Excellent Excel and reporting skills

* Proactive with a positive can-do attitude

BENEFITS:

* Flexi time

* Westfield Health & Rewards Portal

* Unlimited access to over 5000 courses on Udemy for Business

* Pension scheme

* 25 days holiday

* Free fruit and snacks

* Staff Socials

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment