Finance Assistant - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

IDE are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the finance team based from their offices in Northwich on a Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave.

The Finance Assistant will work with the Management Accountant to ensure that the monthly finance reporting and forecasting is completed. 

The Finance Assistant’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Matching and processing creditor invoices ensuring correct manager approval rules are followed
• Preparing BACS payment runs and other ad-hoc payments ready for approval
• Management of petty cash and staff expenses
• Allocation of banking receipts to the appropriate ledger accounts
• Assist the Management Accountant with the production of financial information for the organisation's budget, annual audit, and other financial projects as required.

The successful Finance Assistant will have;

• Experience of using IT software including Microsoft office (word and excel)
• To be flexible and versatile
• To be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working within finance
• Have high attention to detail and ability to work within strict deadlines

Please be advised that this role is fully office based and applicants must have full right to work in the UK. 

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