Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Leading beauty and fragrance distributor seeks Finance Assistant to join our growing team. The role is based at the Company’s head office in Welwyn Garden City. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing transactions within the business including sales ledger, credit control, balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of monthly management accounts.
The person will have opportunity for personal development whilst adding value to a highly motivated and results driven team.
Responsibilities:
Posting Cash Transactions – Sales/Purchases/Nominal
Posting journals
Sales Ledger Duties including posting of invoices along with reconciliation of accounts.
Assist in Credit Control
Posting Nominal Ledger Transactions
Analyzing and reconciling Nominal Ledger accounts including Bank accounts
Posting supplier invoices and expense claims
Calculation of commissions for brand ambassadors
Other duties as directed by Management which fall within the reasonable remit of the job.
Candidate Requirements:
· Confident, approachable, and self-motivated
· Previous experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software (essential)
· Able to work well in a team and independently.
· Good mathematical and analytical skills
· Well organized and a self-starter
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A keen eye for detail
No Recruitment Agencies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FA/1204
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Agence De Parfumerie's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £33,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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