Our client is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their office based in Henfield. You will be working in a small friendly team, and we are looking for a candidate that has a keen eye for detail and a passion for providing top-tier financial support.
Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger
· Record all invoices and payments received daily/ supplier statement reconciliations
· Build relationships with key supplier finance teams
· Check expenses comply to policy and record
· Assist Head of finance in recommending payments
· Control and administer purchase orders and expense claims
· Keep filing system up to date
· Posting and monitoring petty cash
· Submit payments runs for approval making sure these reconcile with purchase ledger
· Check payments are authorised and make payments
· Investigating purchase ledger queries
· Assist Head of Finance in developing reports
Sales Ledger
· Reconcile and prepare invoices from Customer service team
· Investigate queries and process corrections
· Support management on credit control with queries regarding customer invoices
· Liaise with operation managers in respect of customer requirements.
· Compile reports as required by Head of Finance
· Download bank statements and reconcile payments on Xero.
· Process payment from website through Xero

Cash Book
· Reconcile/Post bank transactions for various bank accounts on Xero and other software’s
· Investigate any discrepancies and errors in accounts against statements
Other
· Answering inbound calls to assist other key members of staff when required
· Assist and preparing in submitting VAT Returns and Government Surveys
· Resolve email and telephone queries regarding invoices and credit notes
· Assist Finance Manager with any other duties that reasonably come with the role.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.
Skills Required:
* Knowledge of accounting software Xero
* Impeccable accuracy and diligence
* High standard of literacy and numerical skills required
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills; especially Excel
* Excellent time-keeping
* Ability to build good working relationships
* Good attention to detail
* To work as part of a close team but on own initiative

If you are interested in this position, please submit a copy of your CV to Josie at Artemis Recruitment.