Finance Assistant

FINANCE ASSISTANT - REMOTE HOME-WORKING ROLE - SOUTH OF ENGLAND - EDUCATION & EARLY YEARS SECTOR - GROWING COMPANY - SALARY GUIDE £28,000 to £32,000

Carlton Young specialise in the recruitment of Accountancy & Finance professionals. Set up utilising the skills of a highly experienced recruiter and a fully qualified chartered accountant, we have the recruitment skills and industry know-how to bring applicants and businesses together, helping businesses thrive and improving lives.

We are working with an Early Years learning provider with over 20 venues across the South of England who are continuing to expand and grow their portfolio of properties, recently acquiring a new venue to their business, with additional venues likely to be purchased over the next 18 months.

Due to the increased portfolio of properties, the company needs to add to their finance team and engage someone to look after a section of the estate, approximately 6 venues, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of financial information. This will include:

1. Managing accounts payable and receivable
2. Processing invoices and purchase orders accurately
3. Reconciling bank accounts and monitoring cash flow
4. Supporting budget management and financial reporting
5. Compiling and submitting VAT
6. Assisting with EOY accounts
7. Following internal company guidelines

Reporting into a Financial Controller, you will ensure that all requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner with any discrepancies highlighted at the earliest opportunity. You will:

1. Have gained experience within property or education environments
2. Be able to work from home with occasional travel to the venues under your control
3. Have gained professional qualifications, AAT Level 3 minimum requirement
4. Have a minimum of 3 years experience in a Finance position
5. Have excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
6. Be able to work on your own initiative and have excellent decision-making skills

In return for your service, the company is offering a fully home-working role, with occasional travel to venues required, a salary circa £30,000 for a Monday to Friday working week and additional benefits.

The position also offers potential growth and development with a growing business.

We value all applications; however, we will only contact candidates whose skills and experience match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973, we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services.