This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team and put your skills into practice. This nurturing company has a track record of investing in its employees and is a leading independent books trader who work in the British, European, and Eastern book markets selling both online and in high street retailers. Your role as a Finance & Admin Assistant is to support the finance department by assisting with various financial and accounting tasks and supporting the wider office by assisting with various admin tasks. 
 
 
Key Responsibilities:  
 

• General Ledger - Assist in the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger control accounts.
• Bank Administration & Reconciliation - Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.  Including downloading and filing bank statements. Monitoring and setting up Credit Cards
• Financial Reporting - Generate and distribute financial reports as required, contributing to the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Administer Pensions
• HR Administrator
• VAT Returns
• Provide cover in the accounts as required:  AP, AR, Shipments, Payroll
• Assist in the preparation of budgeting and forecasting
• Administration of Leases:  Cars, Photocopiers
• Agree Sales/VAT to VAT Return 
• Providing Cover and assisting other teams members with day-to-day tasks
• Office admin

 
 
Desired skills:  
 

• Previous experience in a finance or bookkeeping role is a plus. 
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting/bookkeeping principles.
• AAT qualification is beneficial
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (V-look ups, Pivot tables, graphs).
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Growth mindset
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.

 
Benefits: 
 

• Working 3-4 days a week
• Development opportunities