Finance Assistant

Are you experienced Finance Assistant? looking to gain further experience within finance and accounts? This role is initially a 9-month contract to cover maternity leave; however, it may result in long term employment.

The Job

Support the Finance Manager in recording financial details of the company including but not limited to maintain financial records, processing payments, credit control, purchase ledger and all other day to day financial activities of the company. To keep accurate accounting records for the company and assist in producing accurate and timely management information.

• Enter financial data into the TROPOS and Kinetics system.
• Supporting month end processes including preparation and posting of prepayments, accruals, other general journals as required and physical WIP stocktakes and month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis and at month end.
• Reconciliation of Inter Company statements to the ledger and the process of monthly Inter Company Payments.
• Preparing the mid-month and monthly supplier payment runs and input ad-hoc online banking payments.
• Update and post cash book entries for all bank accounts and all invoice discounting accounts.
• Maintain and monitor customer credit insurance on an ongoing basis.
• Consult with customers and the internal sales team to ensure payments are received within terms.
• Reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements, investigating and correcting any differences.
• Liaise with suppliers with regard to payments to ensure supplies are not disrupted.
• Processes supplier invoices onto TROPOS
• Process credit notes and making sure queries are resolved.
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Assisting with any ad-hoc financial requests for data.
• Reviewing Customer accounts to make sure they are in line with their credit limits.
• Stock Reconciliation of physical areas and stock lines.

Skills & Experience

• Analytical and technically strong.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of current technologies.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Please apply with you CV to Consulting or call to discuss the role.