Finance Assistant

Company Description

The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) facilitates pallet deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe through its cross dock facilities at Swadlincote and Preston.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are now seeking a Finance assistant to join our team small team based in Gatwick. Taking responsibility for providing administrative support and ensuring the creation of accurate and reliable data, whilst providing our staff and customers with an outstanding level of service in finance matters

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.

Job responsibilities of Finance Assistant include:

• Raising of purchase orders
• Checking accuracy of purchase invoices and nominal coding
• Update of purchase order logs
• Reconciliation of weekly subcontract costs and resolving queries
• Reconciliation and management of petty cash
• Preparation of weekly costings
• Reconcile of 3rd party volume data
• Manage the weekly debt report
• Purchase ledger entry onto SAGECloud50 including checks against POs/Indigo/timesheets/delivery notes etc – raising queries where necessary
• Fuel & vehicle mileage data input / spreadsheets including processing fuel invoices & fuel surcharge administration
• Raising customer invoices on various platforms
• Handling related invoice queries and issuing credit notes
• Processing bank entries and month-end bank reconciliation
• Payroll processing (SAGE Payroll) and daily control of payroll spreadsheet
• Pricing checks (daily & weekly)
• Supplier payments and month end reconciliation to balance sheet
• Processing Corporate Credit Card Accounts and month-end reconciliation
• Chasing debtor payments and ensuring funds received within agreed terms
• Liaising with Suppliers & External Finance Departments
• PCN processing and recharges to employees when required
• Assisting with month-end processes, including job profitability reporting
• Assisting with external audit preparation ( ongoing throughout the year)

To apply for the role of Finance Assistant, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
• Be able to make decisions under pressure, and to a tight timescale
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year
• Be able to communicate well at all levels within the business
• Knowledge of SAGE 50 would be advantageous 
• PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress
• The ability to multi-task, prioritise & meet deadlines

As part of our drive to make, The Pallet Network (TPN) a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 28 days (Including Bank holidays) 
• Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!