Finance Administrator / Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Finance Administrator

Location: Barnsley, S75 3SP

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full time

While the role itself does not require you to have access to a vehicle the office is not serviced by public transport and as such you will need access to your own transport.

About us

Based In Barnsley, Morris and Son (Leeds) Ltd specialise in wholesaling clearance food, drink, and household products, some of which is short dated or is excess stock from the original manufacturer supplying into the value sector, independent retailers, main discount chains in the UK and also direct to the Consumer.

About the role

We are seeking a meticulous Finance Administrator to support the finance department with day-to-day financial tasks.

This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, a good understanding of accounting principles, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and have a solid understanding of Sales, Purchase Ledger Processing and Credit Control procedures.

Key duties

• Maintain and update the sales ledger, ensuring all invoices are processed accurately and efficiently in a timely manner
• Process customer payments, allocate receipts correctly, and update the system accordingly
• Credit control - Chase outstanding payments from customers via phone and email to maintain healthy cashflow
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and ensure all transactions are correctly documented
• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate and resolve any discrepancies
• Manage customer account queries, liaise with internal departments to ensure prompt resolution
• Assist in financial reporting tasks and support month-end procedures
• Process credit card and cash transaction payments
• Manage petty cash and maintain appropriate records
• Maintain spreadsheets and produce reports
• Assist with audits, both internal and external
• Work closely with the Finance Team to keep everything running smoothly
• Ad-Hoc duties to include assisting purchase ledger functions, filing and reception duties

About you

• Proven experience in a sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control or similar role
• Experience of working with accounting software packages
• Good knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable and credit control processes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on providing an excellent level of customer service to our customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines
• Strong organisational skills with a prominent level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• IT Skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

What we offer

• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Free on-site parking
• Discount on products
• Flexible working hours
• 20 days annual leave, additional day for birthday plus bank holidays

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Finance Admin, Sales Ledger Assistant, Financial Administrator, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Officer, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control may also be considered for this role.