Finance Assistant

Permanent, full time (part time hours will be considered)

Edmonton, London

Salary: £31k - £33k DOE

Fire and Security Systems Experts

Our Client, Lee Fire & Security Ltd is a flagship company within the New Path Fire & Security Ltd group of companies. For the last 43 years, they have been keeping businesses and homes nationwide safe from fire, theft and intrusion, offering a wide range of fire and security products to suit a variety of their customer’s needs.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially minded and ambitious Finance Assistant to assist the Managing Director in supporting the business in its growth.

Finance Assistant, the role:

· Working alongside the Director of Finance to develop the finance function, improving management information reporting

· Overseeing Accounts Payable using advanced AI character recognition technology

· Conducting weekly bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations

· Ensuring accurate posting and management of expense creditors/accounts payable

· Reconciling intercompany accounts and generate sales invoices

· Credit Control – following up on overdue sales invoices

· Managing petty cash and staff expenses

· Assisting with general accounting tasks and month-end reporting

· Investigating budget vs. actual variances

· Supporting the Finance team with ad hoc cost & revenue analysis projects

Finance Assistant, the person:

· AAT Level 3 or 4 qualifications required or equivalent experience

· Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with good technical accounting skills

· Experience with accounting software (preferably Xero)

· Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups

· Excellent attention to detail and numerical confidence

· Strong time management and organizational abilities

· Capable of working independently and under pressure

· Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in credit control tasks.

· Strong people skills and be able to build effective relationships quickly

Finance Assistant, the benefits:

· Personal Development – you will be challenged and encouraged to grow the role

· Flexible working hours

· 25 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

· Possible study support towards achieving accounting qualifications

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Lee Fire & Security Ltd in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.