Job Description

In your new role as Finance Assistant, you will support the Finance Controller in all areas of Finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll. The main aspect of your role will be Credit Control, which will involve the management of 500 live customer accounts, from small local businesses to large PLC's across the UK. You will be expected the generate sales invoices, post the cash, issue credit notes and at month end, produce statements and reconciliation to close the ledger. Alongside Credit Control, you will be involved in the month end accounts preparation, accruals, prepayments, monthly reconciliations to trial balance, monthly payroll and to assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasting for Group. This is a full time role, working Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm with a 2pm Friday finish.

What you'll get in return
In return for this, you will be joining a business with excellent values and a friendly team environment. You will be offered a competitive package including a salary up to £25000 per annum. In terms of further benefits, you will initially start on 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually up to a maximum of 33 days, onsite parking and pension.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for this position, you will be AAT part or fully qualified and be proficient in Excel (vlookups and pivot tables as a minimum). Experience of working in a similar role is essential, ideally possessing strong credit control skills. You will be confident in dealing with challenging customers when chasing outstanding debt and have excellent communication skills.