At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations by managing invoices and ensuring accurate records.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 22 days holiday, enhanced pension, and a birthday day off!
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement and access to employee assistance programmes.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in finance while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance roles; AAT qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26550 - 32450 £ per year.
You will report to the Group Financial Controller and day-to-day supervision will be carried out by the European and UK Management Accountants. Due to the location of our client, you will require access to your own vehicle and may be required to travel to European locations when necessary. This is a full-time office-based role working Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant
- Downloading sales invoices from our Warehouse Management System (WMS) for review by Management Accountant/Contract Manager/Department head for review
- Coding and posting sales invoices to Sage 200
- Managing the purchase invoice inbox for a number of companies with the Group
- Coding and posting of purchase invoices to Sage 200 and following up invoice authorisations with relevant department heads
- Posting bank receipts and payments in Sage 200 and allocating to Customer/Supplier ledgers
- Reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts to supplier statements
- Holiday/sickness cover for Group Sales Ledger and Group Purchase Ledger
- Support the daily credit control function ensuring records are up to date and any issues resolved efficiently
- Ensure all month end deadlines are met as required by month end procedures and timetable
- Liaise with the UK & European Management Accountants to assist in calculating accrued and prepaid income
Skills, Education and Experience required of Finance Assistant
- AAT qualifications are desirable although not essential
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Excellent ability to communicate at all levels and be able to build rapport with suppliers and customers
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good numerical skills
- Intermediate Excel skills and competency in using a finance system – experience in Sage 200 desirable but not essential
Benefits
- 22 days holiday plus BH
- Enhanced pension
- Birthday day off
- Access to saving discount platform
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.
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Contact Details:
Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
