Finance Assistant

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.