Role Overview:
As the Finance Assistant, you will be involved in supporting the finance function to ensure accuracy and compliance. You’ll be responsible for controlling and managing the accuracy of the General Ledger and supporting the Finance team across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent attention to detail, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities:
• Control and manage the accuracy of the General Ledger for Mahindra Racing, whilst ensuring compliance with cost cap requirements.
• Work closely with the Finance Team to provide accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and assist in the preparation of monthly accounts.
• Process & manage customer and supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for the UK.
• Support other staff and departments where necessary to meet the needs of the company.
Additional responsibilities may include…
• Assisting with month-end financial close procedures, including accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing internal financial reports for company and group-level review.
• Supporting statutory accounting and corporation tax work.
• Managing fixed asset registers and liaising with accounts payable and other departments as necessary.
• Supporting audit processes and assisting with financial compliance tasks.
• Contributing to process improvements within the finance team.
• Providing support to the CFO on projects and ad-hoc tasks.
Qualifications, skills and experience required:
• A well-organised individual with exceptional attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office, Excel, and accounting systems (Sage Intacct experience is desirable but not required).
• Educated to Level 3 AAT standard or willing to undergo further training to meet this level.
• Proactive, capable of managing a busy and varied workload, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.
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