Our client a reputable Business Management firm based in the Yeovil area are looking to add a Finance Assistant to their succesful buinsess.

Finance Assistant - Role Profile

You will be responsible for the bookkeeping and accounting support for a limited company in the retail sector.

You will be expected to:

• Work together with your fellow Finance Assistant to ensure all finance functions and accounting records are maintained accurately and in a timely manner, these include but are not limited to:

• Undertake all prime entry bookkeeping tasks ensuring all income and costs have been appropriately approved, recorded accurately and VAT where applicable is correctly treated.

• Prepare regular reconciliations not limited to bank accounts, customer payment systems, suppliers, stock, sales commissions and a production order loan facility.

• Management of the sales ledger, sales invoicing system and accounts receivable processing.

• Management of the purchase ledger, purchase invoice, company credit card and expense claim processing.

• Maintain all fixed asset registers, ledgers and control accounts accurately.

• Prepare management accounts to trial balance and assist with the preparation of the statutory accounts with supporting year end audit files where required for internal and external review.

• Assist with the preparation of EC Sales Lists and VAT returns ensuring these are submitted on time.

• Undertake project work as required

• Report to the Team Leader

We are looking for an individual who:

• Is AAT qualified or qualified by experience with at least five years of relevant experience within practice or industry (retail sector advantageous)

• Has experience of VAT and knowledge of EC sales lists being an advantage

• Can proactively prioritise their own work as this role deals with a high volume of information

• Is tactful, diplomatic and approachable, with the ability to deal assertively with a wide range of people

• Has excellent IT skills, a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of using Xero accounting software would be advantageous

What we have to offer:

• An attractive salary commensurate with experience

• 8% employer pension contribution

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Individual BUPA cover

• Life insurance 4 x gross salary

• Payment of your annual AAT membership subscription if applicable