Finance Assistant Permanent, full time (part time hours will be considered) Edmonton, London Salary: £31k - £33k DOE Fire and Security Systems Experts Our Client, Lee Fire & Security Ltd is a flagship company within the New Path Fire & Security Ltd group of companies. For the last 43 years, they have been keeping businesses and homes nationwide safe from fire, theft and intrusion, offering a wide range of fire and security products to suit a variety of their customer’s needs. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a commercially minded and ambitious Finance Assistant to assist the Managing Director in supporting the business in its growth. Finance Assistant , the role: · Working alongside the Director of Finance to develop the finance function, improving management information reporting · Overseeing Accounts Payable using advanced AI character recognition technology · Conducting weekly bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations · Ensuring accurate posting and management of expense creditors/accounts payable · Reconciling intercompany accounts and generate sales invoices · Credit Control – following up on overdue sales invoices · Managing petty cash and staff expenses · Assisting with general accounting tasks and month-end reporting · Investigating budget vs. actual variances · Supporting the Finance team with ad hoc cost & revenue analysis projects Finance Assistant , the person: · AAT Level 3 or 4 qualifications required or equivalent experience · Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with good technical accounting skills · Experience with accounting software (preferably Xero) · Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups · Excellent attention to detail and numerical confidence · Strong time management and organizational abilities · Capable of working independently and under pressure · Tech-savvy, ideally with experience in credit control tasks. · Strong people skills and be able to build effective relationships quickly Finance Assistant , the benefits: · Personal Development – you will be challenged and encouraged to grow the role · Flexible working hours · 25 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays · Possible study support towards achieving accounting qualifications Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Lee Fire & Security Ltd in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.