Finance Assistant

Role Overview

MDPI is seeking a Financial Assistant to support the global and local Finance teams and Management across a broad range of financial administration activities. Reporting directly to Financial Controller, the Financial Assistant will play an important role in supporting the UK office’s financial operations, including day-to-day bookkeeping and related financial and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare external and financial applications such as expense approval.
• Perform the initial check on requested travel and other reimbursements.
• Complete the internal bookkeeping for daily transactions.
• File and record invoices.
• Book hotels, flights, etc., for business travel to ensure the most cost-effective purchase.
• Assist with the preparation of transfer pricing, monthly cost files, transfer files, and monthly internal transfer invoices.
• Assist with the monthly accounts reconciliation and checks including cost files.
• Assist with the preparation of local, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings for MDPI UK i.e. VAT return, corporation tax, and P11D form.
• Assist with the preparation of month-end and year-end UK office financial statements.
• Assist with procurement and obtaining service and other quotations for purchases as needed.
• Assist in conducting internal audits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Handle ad hoc financial tasks and support various finance-related activities as required.

Experience And Required Skills

• At least 2 years of professional experience in Finance or Accounting or equivalent education.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree is desirable.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.

Desired Skills

• Professional accounting qualifications, such as AAT, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems is an advantage.