Finance Assistant

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Opportunity for career growth and development

About Our Client

This opportunity supports the financial operations of EU company by performing a variety of administrative and financial tasks for Purchase and Sales Ledger and Bank. Finance Assistant is a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions, thereby contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.

Job Description

Process invoices, payments, and financial transactions with accuracy and timeliness.
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
Maintain and update financial records in compliance with company policies.
Communicate with suppliers and clients regarding payment queries and account statements.
Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies.
Processing Sales Credit Notes for EU subsidiary.
Ensuring Sales Invoices are billed on a daily basis.
Ensuring that all Purchase Invoices have been mapped correctly, duly authorised, checked, posted, and ready for payment.
Post Payments on ERP system.
Maintain Vendor Database to ensure the set-up is correct.
Weekly Payment Runs
Run and maintain Aged Creditors Report.
Oversee the setup and credit verification process for customers.
Ensure customer records are accurately created and maintained according to the universal process.
Post Customers receipts and allocate accordingly.
Debt Collection.
Manage customer interactions, resolve queries, and ensure timely delivery of financial documents, including Sales Invoices, Sales Credit Notes, Statements, and other necessary paperwork.
Process Sales Order Returns in line with the universal process
Ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions, adhering to organisational accounting policies, relevant regulations and are consistent.
Become a trusted user, trained by IT to supervise mapping, AP automation solution.
Collaborate closely with Accounts Service Centre to provide assistance and emergency cover as required.
Work with the Assistant Management Accountant, Manager and Group Financial Controller to identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies in transactional processing across the Group including promoting automation initiatives.
Provide cover for customer receipts processing for EU branches.
Ad-hoc tasks as required for example: assisting with Intrastats & other financial reporting.
Ad-hoc support for wider projects such as automation initiatives

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

A strong foundation in accounting principles and financial processes.
Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of ERP Systems (beneficial)
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
Hybrid working Pattern

What's on Offer

A competitive salary
Comprehensive pension scheme to support your financial future.
Permanent position within a well-established organisation in the industrial / manufacturing industry.
Opportunities for growth and skill development within the accounting & finance department.
Supportive and professional working environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Finance Assistant opportunity.

Contact

Ewan Quinn

Quote job ref

JN-062026-7030644

Phone number

+44 162 260 4531