Finance Assistant
Job description
Finance Assistant
To support the company in managing day-to-day financial operations. This includes assisting with various financial processes and administrative tasks within the finance department.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger: Verify purchase invoices, reconcile delivery notes, and ensure alignment with purchase orders.
Invoice Query Resolution: Address and resolve any discrepancies or queries related to invoices in a prompt and effective manner.
Sales Ledger: Oversee the management of the Sales Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Credit Control: Monitor and ensure timely payments from clients/customers.
Bank Reconciliations: Perform accurate and timely bank reconciliations to ensure financial records are up to date.
Payment Schedules: Prepare weekly payment schedules and compile payment lists for processing.
Payroll Admin: Assist with payroll preparation tasks as required by the Managers
Finance Queries: Manage internal and external finance queries through telephone and email communication.
Finance Inbox Management: Take ownership of the finance inbox to ensure all queries are addressed promptly and efficiently.
About You:
The ideal candidate is driven, focused, and committed to developing efficient working practices. You should have a strong interest in adopting new technologies and tools to improve processes within the finance team.
Qualifications / Experience Required:
Proficiency with Sage software is essential.
Previous experience in a finance-related role is required.
Bookkeeping experience is necessary.
Credit Control experience is preferred but not essential.
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel is essential.
This is a standalone position based fully onsite with support from external accountants and line managers.
Full time hours Mon to Thur - 8am -5pm, Fri 8am - 3pm (some flexibility offered)
If you have the relevant skills and are interested then please apply!