Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant
up to £33k depending on experience
Study Support
Hybrid working
West London

My client, a leading Luxury Retail brand is looking for a fun and energetic Accounts Payable/Finance Assistant to join their Finance team. The role is to manage the accounts payable and receivable functions and would suit someone who is looking for their next role in finance, who has strong desire to learn and improve processes. Please email a copy of your CV to shendl.van-wyk@investigo.co.uk

Responsibilities will include:

Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices to correct nominal accounts.
Setting up payments for supplier invoices and matching/closing open invoices.
Ensuring all invoices are approved according to company procedures and uploaded to the system.
Posting wholesale customer invoices
Chasing Wholesale receivables and matching/closing cash receipts.
Managing the GRNI report (Goods Received Not Invoiced) and working with the merchandising team to adjust price queries between PO and Stock Invoices.
Monthly Debtors and Creditors list analysis - reviewing and explaining outstanding and aging balances.
Ensuring all credit card expenditure is posted to the system and account reconciled.
Reconciling the company expense system to accounting system and ensuring all receipts have been processed and approved.
Building relationship with suppliers and internal departments.
Managing the accounts mailbox
Helping with other financial tasks such as bank account reconciliations, E-Commerce proceeds reconciliations, and Wholesale reconciliations.
Support the annual audit process.
Follow financial policies, procedures and controls that conform to generally accepted accounting principles and meet regulatory requirements.

Candidate Specification:

1-2 years experience within an Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assistant role
Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance is preferable but not a must
Willingness to learn with a "can-do" attitude
Understanding of debits and credits
Accurate, logical, and concise approach to their work
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change
Proficient user of Excel (vlookups, sumifs, pivot tables, etc)
Excellent organisation, writing & communication skills
Manages own time and prioritises workload effectively
The spirit to work well in a team and thrive under pressure