Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Salary: up to 32k + Bonus Ref: ABJ6791 Location: South East A finance assistant is urgently required by a manufacturing business to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, covering both accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities. This is a fully office-based position. Key Responsibilities * Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures and internal controls. * Process sales and revenue invoices, including staged payments and prepayments, using the company's ERP system. * Manage customer account reconciliations, credit control activities and the allocation of incoming payments. * Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate accounts payable records within the ERP system. * Reconcile supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries. * Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval. * Review aged creditor reports and investigate anomalies, outstanding balances and unallocated cash. * Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries. * Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required. * Prepare weekly and monthly management reports. * Maintain accurate records relating to manufactured and purchased part numbers. * Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and overall finance efficiency. * Provide general support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc tasks as required. Qualifications and Experience * Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role. * A good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting. * Experience with supplier accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. * Exposure to month-end accounting procedures. * Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail. * Good IT skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system. * Candidates studying towards an AAT or other accountancy qualification may also be interested, with study support available. Benefits: 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, uniform, medical cash plan, pension scheme, bonus scheme (c5%), employee discounts, free parking - Base Salary: up to 32k (dependent on exp) + Bonus To Apply - Please contact Alison Basson, Ref ABJ6781, on (phone number removed) or preferably email