Finance Assistant

Provide support to the Finance team enabling efficient processing of all financial information in line with Group policy and timely communication to all internal and external customers. Predominantly focused on managing Sales and Purchase Ledger duties.

Client Details

Accounting and Finance - Commerce and Industry - Finance Assistant - Medway - Permanent

Description

Process Purchase Ledger for the Group
Code invoices and obtain invoice approval for non-inventory items.
Process invoices using three way match ensuring all pricing and tariff information is up to date and accurate
Reconcile supplier statements
Resolve outstanding queries in a timely manner
Process supplier payments including allocations and sending remittance advice
Reconcile Group cash books to deadline on a monthly basis
Process payments and receipts on accounting software (various)
Set up bank payments in line with Group policy and approvals
Maintain filing of bank statements and remittances
Resolve outstanding queries in a timely manner
Maintain Group Finance mailboxes on a daily basis
Send timely responses in a professional manner
File emails in line with Group filing structure
Escalate queries as appropriate to senior members of staff
Process Sales Ledger for the Group
Post and allocate cash receipts
Support Credit control with debtor chasing
Maintain customer records on GP
Run Credit reports and escalate in line with agreed guidance
Distribute Sales invoices daily
Resolve outstanding queries in a timely manner
Prepare and enter journals
Assist with Prepayments and Accruals
Assist in coding invoices to correct budget code
Assist with audit
Maintain accurate records for easy retrieval of documents
Escalate to senior members of the Group where finance matters impact the Operational efficiency of the Group
Build and maintain relationships with Customers (both internal and external) and Suppliers
Maintain accurate ledgers in order to prepare MI to deadline
Attend scheduled Team meetings and provide concise feedback where required

Profile

Good organisational skills
Drive and ambition with a can do attitude
A good telephone manner
Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships at all levels
Inquisitive and wants to learn and understand processes with the initiative to drive improvement
A proactive approach to their own development and progressionJob Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package