Finance Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Sekura Global

Sekura Global

Verified Company

Colchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Sekura Global is an expert provider of loss prevention solutions specializing in security tags.

We partner with top retail customers to develop innovative, easy to use products that offer a high level of product protection and peace of mind.

We have offices and warehouses in North America, the UK, Germany, and Australia, with our headquarters based in the UK.

We pride ourselves on being responsive and nimble, taking a dynamic approach to combatting retail crime worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our team. This position will be based at our Colchester UK office and is responsible for proactively processing payments, updating financial records and managing invoices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Create, send and followup on invoices; and upload to customer portals as required.
Process and assist in the preparation of financial statements using accounting principles and techniques; ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required.
Collect and analyse data for reporting.
Support requests for yearend audit.
Report discrepancies.
Prepare payments for employee expenses.
Suggest improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and assist in reducing costs.
Input purchase ledger overhead costs, credit card and expenses etc to SAP B1 accounting system.
Bank Reconciliations
Providing adhoc reporting as and when requested by management.

Qualifications Include:

Finance/Accounting Training or qualification to AAT level 1+ years' experience in an Accounts Payable role with a strong understanding of finance systems and processes.
Intermediate to advanced skill level with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and accounting software, SAP B1 preferred.
Strong data entry skills.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping.
Understanding of data privacy and confidentiality standards.
Able to act proactively and with limited direct supervision.
Ability to organise, multi

- task, prioritise and manage time effectively and efficiently.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly detail oriented.
Logical problem solver, who can use their own initiative when faced with challenges.
Highly motivated and flexible, able to work in a team and individually.
Authorization to work indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._

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