Finance Administrator

Job Description

Our Banbury-based client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Administrator, to manage the accounts for several group companies, as well as assist with general, day-to-day administration tasks, on a full time, permanent basis.

The individual will be expected to be able to manage the finances of three businesses. You’ll be reporting directly to the company Directors, who will provide support as necessary, but you will have responsibility for managing your own workload and ensuring that all jobs are kept up to date.

Key responsibilities:

• To run all accounting transactions, including data entry, journal posting including month and year end) processing invoices, setting up payments for authorisation, reconciling bank receipts and payments.
• To maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for two of the companies.
• To have a strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50.
• To operate payroll for the companies on Sage Pay, including responsibility for all payroll submissions.
• The individual will manage accounts’ receipts and payments.
• Production of the year end trial balance and year end files for submission to the accountants. Liaison with the external accountants to finalise accounts and corporation tax in a timely manner.
• General support and administration across the businesses, including answering the telephone/passing messages, filing, clerical support and any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Good all round bookkeeping experience, ideally within an SME-sized company.
• AAT qualified or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 and Sage Payroll software, with general MS Office skills, including MS Excel to intermediate level.
• Numerate, organised and able to produce accurate accounts information and reports.
• Able to work under own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• Happy to assist with other duties, which may include speaking with customers, either on the phone or face to face.
• Must have own transport and UK driving license.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to support our client’s business, then please apply today for a fast response. If you have any questions or would like to know more about this role before you apply, please contact us for an informal conversation in confidence.