Role Summary & Benefits

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide accurate and reliable support across our day-to-day finance operations. Working with the Finance Business Partner, you will process purchase and sales ledger transactions, raise invoices, monitor outstanding balances and support payments, receipts and transfers. You will complete bank reconciliations, maintain accurate financial records in Xero and help with credit control, reporting, audit preparation and month-end and year-end processes. You will also respond to queries from colleagues, suppliers, contractors and customers in a professional and helpful way. Some hybrid working may be possible following successful completion of your probationary period.

What we offer

·         28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with service -pro-rata.

·         A workplace pension, with 5% employers’ contribution.

·         Occupational sick pay, subject to eligibility and length of service.

·         Enhanced maternity and adoption pay of 12 weeks’ full pay, followed by statutory pay for the next 21 weeks, subject to eligibility.

·         Two weeks’ paternity leave at average earnings, subject to eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process purchase ledger invoices and sales ledger transactions including raising invoices and monitoring outstanding balances.
2. Support the management of company bank accounts including processing payments, receipts and transfers in line with financial procedures.
3. Complete daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly, highlighting any concerns to the Finance BP.
4. Maintain accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
5. Support month-end and year-end financial processes as required by the Finance BP.
6. Assist with the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets and data analysis
7. Input and maintain accurate data within Xero (accounting software system).
8. Respond professionally and efficiently to finance-related queries from colleagues, suppliers, contractors and customers.
9. Support credit control and monitor outstanding payments where required.
10. Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as requested.
11. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, GDPR requirements and EdenServ policies and procedures.
12. Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the role as reasonably required.