Finance Assistant in Chard

Location: Chard
Salary: £23,000 per year
Recruiter: Trial-Balance
Job Hours: Part-time

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Finance Assistant - Chard - Permanent - £23k-£25k 

Trial Balance Consulting have been re-engaged by a long-standing client; a professional services company based in Chard with multiple sites across the Somerset area, to assist with their recruitment of a Finance Assistant.

The role is available on a full or part-time basis and forms part of a busy accounting function, reporting directly to the Finance and Administration Manager.

This is an interesting and varied position with duties that will include:

  • Weekly and monthly reporting
  • VAT returns quarterly
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Credit control
  • Purchase and Sales ledger
  • Supporting the wider finance and administration team
  • The ideal candidate will have two years of accounting experience and a good working knowledge of SAGE Accounts.

    If you are someone who likes to bury themselves in invoices and spreadsheets without speaking to another soul, this role is probably not going to be for you.

    My client is looking for a friendly, outgoing individual who is comfortable working with other members of their team as well as frequently liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

    In return you will receive a competitive salary as well as private medical cover and the opportunity to work in modern offices with free car parking.

    For further information and to apply for this vacancy please apply to Jay Vilarrubi-Smith, quoting reference number JVS8530.


    About Trial-Balance


    Established in 2008, Trial Balance Consulting has grown rapidly and 100% organically to become the leading choice for accountancy and finance recruitment in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol & Bath.

    As one of the most prolific specialist recruiters in the Southwest, our enviable reputation has been built on referral and recommendation, with a particular emphasis on client/candidate care and a no nonsense, jargon free approach to sourcing staff.

    We make particular efforts where our marketing is concerned, leaving no stone unturned. As such we believe that we hold the largest database of skilled candidates in the marketplace.

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