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Finance Assistant

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In-Office
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Junior
In-Office
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
Junior
The Finance Assistant will manage purchase ledgers, handle supplier accounts, process invoices, conduct reconciliations, and support credit control.
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Finance Assistant
Based:
Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working
Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Up to £35k
Eligibility
: You must be eligible to work in the UK

The Academia Group are a rapidly growing IT solutions provider, and we're looking for a solid finance assistant to add value to the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in purchase ledger, including matching & posting invoices, managing credit notes and monthly reconciliation.
  • Managing the queries relating to supplier accounts
  • Managing finance mailbox
  • Producing sales invoices
  • Dealing with customer queries on a daily basis
  • Assist credit control on outstanding queries
  • Daily bank reconciliations
  • Processing staff expenses
  • Making payment runs/managing a direct debit system
  • Reconciling Supplier statements
  • Support the month-end close process including assisting with accruals and prepayments
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances

About you

  • At least 2 years in a similar role
  • Exceptional standards in quality of work
  • Productive and efficient
  • Excellent grasp of job-related knowledge
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Establishes and maintain constructive working relationships and is a team player
  • Enthusiastic communicator
  • Deadline achiever
  • Excellent time management
  • Able to demonstrate drive and ambition
  • Fulfil senior managers expectations and timely report back requested information

About Us

Academia Group is a leading UK IT solutions provider, specialising in technology for education, public sector and commercial clients.

Following recent growth and the acquisition of Smartdesc into the group, we are now entering a new phase focused on operational excellence, scalability and culture.

With a turnover of over £140m, 300+ staff and a target EBITDA of £6m+, we are building a unified, values-driven organisation that empowers people to perform at their best.

Benefits

  • Gym membership contribution    
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Increased annual leave with length of service    
  • Free annual leave on your birthday   
  • Length of service bonus   
  • Flexible working hours  
  • Hybrid working  
  • Free Will Writing service  
  • Life Insurance    
  • And much more!  
HQ

Smartdesc London, England Office

Smartdesc Ltd, 133 Whitechapel High Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 7QA

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