Financial Assistant in Rotherham

To assist the Financial Controller in several areas as below.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process invoices and credit notes in line with company procedures, and in a timely manner
• Run and review the orders shipped and goods returned reports on a regular basis to ensure there are no long outstanding issues.
• Processing prebills and credits.
• Credit control and credit limit checks.
• Process invoices using 3-way match, checking accurate posting information.
• Obtaining appropriate approval for no PO invoices.
• Ensure purchase returns and supplier queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Process supplier payment runs.

Cash

• Bank reconciliations and relevant postings.
• Ad hoc payments and verification of bank details.
• Credit card reconciliations.

Month end duties

• Ensure that all shipments and returns are processed prior to month end.
• Perform Intercompany analysis and confirmations in line with month end timetable.
• Compile month end accruals and prepayments and post journals as needed.
• Ensure all general ledger entries are efficient, accurate and timely, to make sure all figures can be reported with confidence and on time.
• Prepare monthly Blackline reconciliations and assist with other monthly reports.
• Ensure that adequate internal controls and reporting systems are in place and functioning effectively and efficiently to comply with SOX requirements.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are in place, accurate and kept up to date.
• Assist with Internal and External Audit requests.

This job framework is not exhaustive, and the jobholder is expected to carry out other duties and tasks as deemed appropriate to the role, or appropriate to any other employee within the Company.

• Team player

SKILLS/QUALS

• AAT / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or part-qualified
• High standard of numeracy and literacy
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role (preferably within a manufacturing environment)
• Strong commercial acumen

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills essential, ability to understand clear written and verbal instructions.
• Diplomatic, able to establish credibility and integrity at all levels
• Ability to build and develop good working relationships
• Well organised, able to work under own initiative, proactive and able to prioritise tasks
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines and targets
• Accurate, with attention to detail
• Effective team worker
• Self-motivated
• Good understanding of procedures and processes.
• Highly responsible, reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic
• Able to travel when necessary
• Quality and safety conscious
• Punctual, presentable and with good attendance