Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

Role Description

Financial Administration

• Process invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage petty cash transactions.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
• Support credit control activities by monitoring receivables and outstanding payments.
• Prepare documentation for audits and compliance.
• Reconcile accounts in line with project and funding requirements.

Project Coordination and Compliance

• Collaborate with project managers and partners on financial matters.
• Ensure adherence to Horizon Europe financial guidelines.

Work Arrangement

• The role is full-time and remote.

Required Qualifications

• Strong finance and accounting skills, including basic bookkeeping and familiarity with financial reporting.
• Experience with credit control, including monitoring receivables and following up on outstanding payments.
• Ability to manage petty cash, including accurate recording, reconciliation, and adherence to policies.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is beneficial.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets such as Excel is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are advantageous.
• Experience working on international or grant-funded projects, especially within the EU or Horizon Europe framework, is an asset.