Finance Assistant

Position Summary

A leading provider of high-quality educational materials and services based in central London is looking for a Finance Assistant, to support the Business Controller. This person will be assisting the financial controlling of UK, US, European and Asian operations. This exciting role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual with commitment, experience and drive, and willingness to learn new things.

Main Duties

Managing, generating and controlling invoices and recording them onto computer system, full responsibility for keeping the system up to date
Dealing with queries with regards to invoicing; candidate has to have the ability to communicate information to non-finance people within the business.
Arranging cheque payments
Dealing with varied customers – in and outside the organization - and resolving queries that they may have.
Dealing with debtors and assisting in chasing them
Regular collection / reconciliation and posting of petty cash balances
Assistance in preparation of monthly reporting and its business interpretation
Performs ad-hoc reports and analysis;
Assistance with budgeting, forecasting and commenting on the divisions results;
Assist Business Controller with keeping SAP data entries up-to-date
Assisting Business Controller and corporate headquarters when required.

Skills and Experience

University Education or equivalent in a Business / Economics / Finance related field or equivalent;
Experience in Controlling advantage;
Basic knowledge of financial and management accounting;
Practical experience with IT systems related to financial and business reporting, such as SAP and Hyperion would be of an advantage;
Strong MS Excel skills
Social, financial and commercial intelligence;
Close attention to detail and excellent work presentation
Ability to take ownership of problems and think on feet
A friendly and approachable personality

Reporting Responsibilites

Reporting to Business Controller

Job Ref: CMG/FA

Closing Date: 25 April 2008