Assistant Financial Administrator

Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy firm with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses and private clients across a variety of sectors. They are looking to appoint an Assistant Financial Administrator to join their collaborative finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting or finance experience who is looking to broaden their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to a wide range of financial administration, accounting processes and client account activities.

• Upload daily bank transactions into the accounting system and complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile petty cash card accounts and company credit cards on a monthly basis.
• Process employee expense claims accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Post client disbursements and recharges while maintaining clear supporting documentation.

• Prepare payment files for bank upload, ensuring appropriate authorisation and supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Process client credit card payments in accordance with internal procedures while delivering excellent client service.

• AAT part-qualified status or equivalent practical finance experience.
• Experience with in a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues and clients.

Experience with any of the following systems would be advantageous:

• CCH
• Twinfield
• Basecone
• Quick Books Online (QBO)

• Ongoing training and career development.
• Full CPD support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Payment of professional subscriptions.
• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home).
• Regular social and team events.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional Christmas shutdown leave, and increased holiday entitlement with service.
• Life assurance and critical illness cover.
• Office refreshments, including fresh fruit and complimentary drinks.

For more information please contact Jess at AJ Chambers.