A Finance Assistant provides transactional accounting support for a finance team. With just some of the traditional day-to-day duties being:
Dealing with routine, process-oriented tasks to ensure both the payables (money owed to suppliers) and receivables (money owed by customers) invoices are prepared and processed on time, monies are paid and received, and ledgers are reconciled and accurately maintained.
Undertaking credit control activities to collect overdue invoices and outstanding debt by contacting customers by telephone and email.
You will be expected to maintain and manage bank accounts for the business by reconciling bank statements regularly.
You should be competent at supporting the overall business to manage supplier and customer relationships.
This role is ideal for an individual that is looking to further their skills in the financial sector. With the right skill set, Finance Assistant jobs can be immensely rewarding and fulfilling. If you think you have the right skills to become a Finance Assistant or have relevant experience, get in touch with us today.
The Role of Finance Assistant and Responsibilities
The specifics vary depending on the size of the organisation, but the Finance Assistant is often responsible for both the sales (debtors/accounts receivable) and purchase (creditors/accounts payable) ledgers for a business if the business doesn’t have those two functions separated.
A Finance Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to get into the finance world, as this is a broad role that includes accounts payable, accounts receivable and sometimes payroll.
Have knowledge about Bank Reconciliation and Credit Control.
You have to be confident in your numerical skills and be experienced in Excel or other accounting software.
It is also desirable to have a small amount of knowledge about accounting infrastructure.
For a more senior Finance Assistant, you may also be expected to have knowledge of entering journals, closing the ledgers at month-end, and supporting month-end processes and reports
Areas Covered
At Paul Card, we offer our Finance Assistant recruitment agency services to a wide range of locations within the North East. Below we have outlined some of the main locations we recruit and provide candidates for:
Finance Assistant Qualifications
When it comes to finance assistant qualifications, most employers will not be looking for advanced financial qualifications, but if an organisation sees this as a development role, AAT will be highly advantageous often AAT Level 2 or 3
It is often the first step or entry-level role in an accounting career for those studying towards an accountancy apprenticeship (AAT) qualification.
Finance Assistant Salary
We advertise finance Assistant roles with varying salaries within the North East, these mainly depend on factors such as the size of the organisation offering the contract and the role requirements.
However, typically you will find that salaries range from age-appropriate apprenticeship hourly rates up to £26,000, depending on the location.
Finance Assistant Job Vacancies
At Paul Card Recruitment, we specialise in connecting accounting and finance professionals with the best companies in the North East.
Our easy-to-use website has a host of job vacancies available, including the highly sought-after role of Financial Assistant.
We understand the importance of filling this position with the right talent and can provide invaluable assistance to employers and candidates.
Browse our current listings or upload your CV today to get started on your journey towards a successful career.
