Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £25,000+ (depending on experience)
Position: Permanent, Full Time
GDS is a multi-award-winning UK Manufacturing company, with an excellent reputation producing high quality LED lighting and innovative technology-based products to an array of high-profile venues across the world, GDS is currently embarking on a major growth strategy which offers massive potential for all employees.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated self-starter for this position. This role offers significant career development opportunities for the right candidate. Initially employed as Finance Assistant but with potential to soon progress to Management Accountant reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will gain exposure to a wide range of duties, across all the financial aspects one associates with a design and manufacturing company. You will be primarily focused on the Finance operations and be able to work closely across all facets of the business.
It is a fully hands-on role and offers a fantastic position for an ambitious and driven finance professional, looking to develop a career by helping improve the operational effectiveness of the business.
The Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Gaining a thorough understanding of all the job roles within the finance function including Sales, Purchasing, banking, stock control, payroll, VAT etc.
- Production and reporting on weekly management key performance indicators
- Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts information
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Variance analysis
- Assisting with the provision of costing and milestone progress information
- Overseeing and reporting on the integrated stock control system
- Assisting in the effective implementation of a new systems and procedures into GDS
- Liaising closely with and gaining an understanding of other job roles across the company
- Working on ad hoc assignments with the Finance Director
Required experience
- Part qualified or have a relevant accounting degree
- Ideally experience of working within a similar role
- Have excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel
- Ability to work independently and part of a team.
- Proven ability to work accurately to tight deadlines and to prioritise a diverse workload within a fast-paced business environment
- Need to demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to work
- Personal attributes
- Highly motivated
- Strong organisational skills
- Team player – ability to get stuck into a challenge and support the business
- Analytical with significant focus on attention to detail
- Willingness to absorb a large degree of information and manage accordingly
- Good interpersonal communicator
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Accounts Administrator, Accounts Coordinator, Senior Accounts Assistant, Part Qualified Accountant, Experienced Finance Assistant, Assistant Management Accountant may also be considered for this role.
