At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the finance team with transactions, reconciliations, and month-end accounting.
- Company: Join a well-established international manufacturing business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave, and a pension contribution.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Previous finance experience and strong Excel skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Robert Half are recruiting on behalf of a well-established international manufacturing business for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their skills across transactional finance, reconciliations, reporting and month-end accounting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.
What's on Offer?
- Fixed-Term Contract
- Monday to Friday office-based role
- Hybrid working may be considered after probation
- Core working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Flexible working hours scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension contribution: 4% employee / 5% employer
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Opportunity to develop accounting and reporting experience
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
- Managing invoice processing and ensuring financial records are accurately maintained
- Allocating customer payments and reconciling cash receipts
- Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding balances
- Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries
- Performing supplier, customer, intercompany and bank reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end accounting processes and financial reporting
- Maintaining schedules relating to fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and operating expenses
- Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers
- Supporting multiple business entities with accounting requirements
- Providing general finance and accounts administration support
About You
You will have previous experience working within an Accounts or Finance function and be comfortable managing a variety of transactional accounting duties.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
- Purchase ledger and/or sales ledger experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience of reconciliations and financial administration
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Proactive approach to problem solving and resolving queries
Desirable Experience
- Credit control experience
- SAP or similar ERP/accounting system experience
- AAT qualification or studies towards an accounting qualification
- Ideal Backgrounds
We would be keen to speak with candidates currently working as
- Accounts Assistant
- Finance Assistant
- Assistant Accountant
- Accounts Administrator
- Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Sales Ledger Clerk
- Ledger Clerk
If you are looking for a varied finance position offering exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations and month-end accounting activities within a successful international organisation, Please get in contact.
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Finance Assistant in Swansea employer: Robert Half Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative international organisation in Manchester, where your expertise as a Group Reporting Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, this role offers not just a competitive salary and bonus but also a chance to contribute to meaningful improvements within the finance function. Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of our growing team and take your career to new heights in a supportive environment that champions professional growth.
