Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Salary: up to 32k + Bonus
Ref: ABJ6791 Location: South East

A finance assistant is urgently required by a manufacturing business to join its expanding finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will support the day-to-day running of the accounts function, covering both accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, reporting and month-end activities.

This is a fully office-based position.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain accurate financial records in line with company procedures and internal controls.

* Process sales and revenue invoices, including staged payments and prepayments, using the company's ERP system.

* Manage customer account reconciliations, credit control activities and the allocation of incoming payments.

* Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate accounts payable records within the ERP system.

* Reconcile supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries.

* Prepare weekly supplier payment runs for review and approval.

* Review aged creditor reports and investigate anomalies, outstanding balances and unallocated cash.

* Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries.

* Support year-end accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.

* Prepare weekly and monthly management reports.

* Maintain accurate records relating to manufactured and purchased part numbers.

* Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and overall finance efficiency.

* Provide general support to the finance team and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications and Experience

* Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar transactional finance role.

* A good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting.

* Experience with supplier accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.

* Exposure to month-end accounting procedures.

* Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.

* Good IT skills and experience using an accounting or ERP system.

* Candidates studying towards an AAT or other accountancy qualification may also be interested, with study support available.

Benefits: 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, uniform, medical cash plan, pension scheme, bonus scheme (c5%), employee discounts, free parking - Base Salary: up to 32k (dependent on exp) + Bonus

To Apply - Please contact Alison Basson, Ref ABJ6781, on (phone number removed) or preferably email
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed