Finance Assistant
Job Description Summary Job Description Finance Assistant 12 Month FTC Location: Edinburgh (We believe in the power of in-person collaborati…
Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant | £28,000 - £35,000 DOE | Runcorn | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and well-established finance team.
This is a great opportunity for a Finance Assistant who is looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to play an important part in the wider finance function.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, supporting month-end and year-end reporting and helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.
The role
Taking responsibility for the day-to-day processing of purchase invoices.
Resolving supplier queries and discrepancies promptly and professionally.
Processing invoices through Sage using the appropriate account, nominal and department coding.
Ensuring invoices are correctly authorised and matched to purchase orders where applicable.
Supporting the production of management accounts and year-end reporting.
Preparing and processing journals, prepayments and accruals.
Maintaining accurate customer and supplier accounts.
Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Raising manual invoices and processing recurring invoices and collections.
Setting up and maintaining supplier and customer accounts.
Supporting credit control activities and following up outstanding balances.
Processing employee expenses.
Managing and reconciling monthly supplier accounts.
Dealing with invoice and payment enquiries by telephone and email.
Creating purchase orders and preparing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms.
Monitoring supplier and customer balances.
Monitoring cashflow requirements and highlighting any issues to the Finance Manager.
Reconciling turnover from the ePOS till system.
Preparing VAT returns for the group of companies.
Producing financial reports and analysis for management.
Supporting audits and compliance activities.
Providing general finance administration as required.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a Finance Assistant with previous experience in a similar finance role who is comfortable working in a busy environment and able to manage a varied workload.
Previous experience in a similar finance position.
Experience using Sage 50 and/or Sage X3.
Experience with Auto Entry or Yooz would be advantageous.
Advanced Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
A professional and confident telephone manner.
The ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
A proactive and practical approach to problem solving.
The ability to take initiative and work independently.
A positive and flexible approach to your work.
Why apply?
£28,000 - £35,000 DOE
Permanent position
Varied and responsible finance role
Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager
Broad range of finance responsibilities
If you are an experienced Finance Assistant looking for your next opportunity and have the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered.
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