**Job type **:Permanent
- **Location **:West Lakes
- **Working Pattern **:Flexible Working,Full-time
- **Specialism **:Support
- **Industry **:Aviation & Aerospace
- **Pay **:Dependent on experience
**Finance Assistant - 12 months Maternity cover - West Lakes (Hybrid)**:
**Your new company**
Our client is a global specialist associated with the nuclear industry. They are currently recruiting a Finance Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave within their team.
**Your new role**
Reporting to the Finance Director and joining a small finance team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records, processing financial transactions to ensure reporting is timely and accurate.
Typical duties include:
- Accounts Payable: Process invoices, reconcile accounts, manage payment schedules and set up on bank.
- Expense Management: Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Bank Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Data Entry: Accurately input financial data into accounting software.
- Assist with Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, assist in financial statement preparation, and support month-end processes.
- Financial Reporting: Generate reports on financial performance, budget variances, and other relevant metrics.
- Payroll: Assist with monthly payroll
- General Administrative Tasks: Assist with filing, record-keeping, and other administrative duties as needed
This role will suit a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail to work collaboratively with the team.
**What you'll need to succeed**
Previous experience in a similar role, AAT / Part qualified desirable
Familiarity with Sage payroll and Xero would be beneficial
Excellent communication, analytical and Excel skills
**What you'll get in return**
Full time role, immediate start required to ensure full handover with the postholder
12 months fixed term contract
Salary dependent on experience
Hybrid, flexible working
Holidays - 23 plus 3 days Christmas plus 1 birthday day plus Bank holidays
Health Care
Company Bonus Scheme
Social events
**What you need to do now**
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