Finance Assistant / Book-Keeper

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd are currently seeking a Finance Assistant/Book-Keeper for our client based in Brentwood, Essex.

The Finance Assistant/Book-Keeper will be assisting the finance controller with delivery of all financial accounting and reporting including:

Processing of direct debits.
Writing up cash books on a daily basis.
Reconciling cash payments and receipts from our operating system.
Posting bank transactions onto sage.
Reconciling the bank accounts.
Banking cheques.
Regularly managing and reporting on the cash position.
Chasing payment of arrears.
Managing debtors.
Managing the processing of supplier invoices and expenses.
Reconciling supplier statements.
Developing, implementing and maintaining all computer, accounting and admin systems.
Assisting with the preparation of the annual audit.
Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and cashflows.
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Preparation of VAT and other statutory returns. Including PAYE.
Responsibility for the transfer of files from the CRM system to Microgen.
Manage and process the weekly Hire Purchase drawdowns and liaise with the bank, making sure funds at sufficient level in the bank.The candidate we are looking for must have excellent knowledge of Sage and Excel, as well other MS Office Packages. The candidate must have a sound background as a Finance Assistant/Book Keeper. Credit Control experience is desirable.

Please ensure you apply using your most recent and up to date CV and contact details.