The Finance Assistant will support the accounting and finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with reporting. This role is essential within the industrial / manufacturing industry, ensuring financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Client Details 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. 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. Profile 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 Job 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. J-18808-Ljbffr
