Finance Assistant - VR/30917

Status: Temp/Contract
Location: Aberdeen
Rate: Available Upon Request

In this role you will play a key role within the department, overseeing purchase ledger tasks, managing invoice processes, and assisting with management accounts. We’re seeking detail-oriented individuals with finance experience, strong analytical skills and an ability to work to deadlines efficiently.

   

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing purchase ledger tasks with accuracy.
  • Supporting invoice coding and related activities.
  • Organising and executing weekly purchase ledger payment batches.
  • Handling various internal payments for the organisation.
  • Managing bank payments efficiently.
  • Processing credit card receipts from clients.
  • Recording client investments and uplifts in GEM.
  • Calculating and posting monthly client account interest.
  • Reconciling GEM-related deposit accounts.
  • Transferring funds between the firm's bank account and GEM as needed.
  • Conducting daily and weekly credit control activities.
  • Reviewing and processing entries for company Mastercard expenses.
  • Managing write-offs in line with company procedures.
  • Overseeing end-of-day balancing and processes.
  • Preparing and inputting journal entries on behalf of the Financial Controller.
  • Running and securely saving monthly financial system reports.
  • Assisting the Financial Controller with creating monthly management accounts.
  • Preparing, analysing, and coding monthly prepayments and accruals schedules.
  • Providing data for audit requests as required by the Financial Controller.
  • Updating and preparing weekly cash flow forecasts with the Financial Controller.
  • Compiling and producing ad hoc monthly reports for other departments.

        

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

  • Demonstrated experience in a high-pressure finance environment.
  • Solid background in accounts-focused roles.
  • Clear understanding of debits and credits within profit and loss and balance sheets.
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.

         

Desirable:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in widely used IT tools such as Word and Excel.
  • Confidence in handling spreadsheets and working with accounting software.

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