Finance Assistant

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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