Finance assistant

Want to join a dynamic and growing company in the heart of the Stroud community who are putting purpose over profit? Keen to be part of something special where you will be exposed to many areas of business? Are you looking to expand on your accounts and finance experience whilst working for a company that promote flexibility and development? I am working with an exciting client in the heart of Stroud, who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their friendly, busy team. Your responsibilities will include: * Enter purchase ledger invoices on Xero * Reconciliation of supplier statements * Raise supplier payments * Bank, direct debit and credit card reconciliations * Paypal, Shopify and Stripe payment reconciliations * Till refloating and banking * Prepare weekly market float and any event floats as required * Petty cash transactions * Raise repeating event invoices in conjunction with Events Manager * Liaise with the sales team on overdue accounts * Credit control to litigation * Ensure VAT coding complies to HMRC guidelines * You will also support with Payroll * Ad hoc analysis reports for senior management Skills required: * Previous demonstrable accounting experience * Accounting software experience * Understanding of VAT * Proactive in developing administrative procedures * Reliable, trustworthy, confidential * Attention to detail * Excellent communication skills * Confident with spreadsheets * Aptitude for learning * Happy to embrace change and work as part of a team Benefits: * 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday * 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays, which can be taken when you wish) * On site parking, lunch and drink allowances/ discounts * Fun and modern working environment, bustling with customers and events