Finance Assistant/ea to Director - Dunstable, United Kingdom - Kanwal UK Corporation Limited

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Kanwal UK Corporation LTD, is an automotive sealing supplier with almost 30 years of experience. The business is a UK leader in its field and works across a diverse range of markets and customers.


About the role:


  • Kanwal UK Corporation Ltd is looking for a Finance Assistant/Accountant to assist our Finance Team with all business and finance duties. The Assistant will also be responsible for covering the job role of an Exective assistant to CEO. Duties also include Undertaking research on behalf of the CEO, Complex diary management. The role may include any other ad hoc duties given to you by the CEO.

What you Offer/ About You
Accounting clerk training or equivalent combination of education and work experience.


At least one to two years of experience in accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) duties with data input.

Experience of working directly in an accounting role with responsibility for keeping records would also be helpful.

  • AAT Level 2 or 3, GCSE's Maths, English and IT with A Levels in Maths and English
  • Good team working and communication skills
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand how the detail fits into the wider picture
  • Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word: experience with Sage
  • A team player who works well in a collaborative and, highly committed culture.
  • Experience supporting a business leader or Csuite Exec

Position Overview:


  • Ensuring records are accurate and updated
  • Maintain holiday and absence records
  • Prepare payroll reports an analyse as required
  • Provide general administrative support as required to the business needs
  • Preparing finance data for management reports
  • Administration and maintenance of the company expense system
  • PA experience within an entrepreneurial, dynamic and constantly changing environment
  • Entering financial data into books, spreadsheets, or accountancy software
  • Keeping financial records organised and easy to access
  • Locating or tracking invoices, receipts purchase orders and other financial records
  • Ensuring that the records abide by the financial regulations
  • Providing financial data or reporting to management for audit purposes
  • The role may include any other ad hoc duties given to you by the Finance Team
  • During the journey and holidays, airport tickets have to be purchased, hotel booking, car booking, and driving.

Competencies:


  • To provide accurate and timely information to the Finance team as and when required
  • Covering the daytoday finance activities such as invoices, raising of PO's, and posting of invoices
  • Ensuring that all purchase invoices are on the system in a timely manner to allow payment within agreed terms
  • Work along with production/technical department for the product sourcing
  • Responsible for all invoice filing (physically and electronically) in line with the current procedures
  • Raising and clearing all queries arising
  • Working alongside the Finance team to pay invoices and, payments withheld where queries/non authorisation is an issue
  • Arranging payment of suppliers in accordance with direction of Directors and the Finance team
  • Setting up new supplier accounts on the system in line with existing procedures
  • Monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Ensuring that the company expense claim forms are correctly authorised, correctly coded and posted onto the system monthly for production of the accounts
  • Any other activities as required by management for the purpose of the effective running of the business
  • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in all areas of work
  • Personality fit with CEO is key we are looking for someone extremely professional, engaging and down to earth with a calm presence about them
  • The ability to effectively manage the CEO's and theirowntime and prioritise and delegate to others as required
  • An action and outcomes focus to work ensuring the CEO achieves key personal and business goals
  • The ability to build trust with the CEO
  • The ability to pre-empt and foresee problems before they occur and always have a solution prepared

What we Offer About Kanwal UK Corporation LTD
Starting Salary Range between £24,000- £28,000 per year - Full-time depending on skills and experience


Benefits include:
5 weeks holiday, in addition to statutory bank holidays.

Nest pension scheme

Company sick pay.

Life assurance ( after 3 months service )

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 -17:00, Friday 8:00 -14:00,

Onsite parking

International travel opportunities

Learning and development opportunities and specialised training

A family-friendly environment

Amazing colleagues who are very committed to Kanwal Inc's mission


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Fr

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