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Senior Finance Assistant being recruited exclusively for a growing family business in the Wimborne area. This is a great opportunity if you thrive on accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement. There is also potential to step up and support senior leadership while building your path towards a more senior level. This is a pivotal role in the finance team - all transactional accounts, driving controls, managing cashflow, and keeping the engine room of the business running smoothly.Reporting to and working closely with the Financial Controller. Key dutiesOwn debt collection and keep debtor days tightRun banking, reconciliations and payment cycles smoothlyProcess supplier payments and staff expenses accurately and on timePrepare and submit VAT returns with confidenceIssue statements and resolve customer queries quicklyImport and reconcile bank data with precisionBuild clear, reliable cashflow forecastsDrive month-end close through to Trial BalanceDeliver sharp variance analysis and commercial insightStep up for the Financial Controller when neededTackle ad-hoc finance projects during busy periodsEssential:3+ years' QBE experience in a hands-on finance roleExperience of Sage 50 and ideally Xero (transition is current)Strong grasp of P&L and Balance SheetConfident with reconciliations, VAT and payment runsHighly proficient in ExcelProfessional and confident with customers and suppliers (phone, email, video)Proactive, reliable and accountableAnalytical, detail-driven and commercially sharpAmbitious and keen to progress your finance careerFlexible and willing to step up during peak periods (including month-end) Desirable:AAT qualified or studyingXero experienceKnowledge of credit rating processes and AFPCashflow forecasting experienceA range of benefits are on offer.Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment AgencyTPBN1_UKTJ