Finance Assistant
Wakefield
25hrs over 4 Days
£14950 pa (25hrs)
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Finance Assistant for our client who service a number of industries and companies in the UK, Europe and Worldwide from their sales and manufacturing base in the UK.
Summary of Position:
To assist the Financial Controller in providing reliable and consistent information by ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactional data to the Company’s systems. To maintain strict controls around sales and purchase ledgers ensuring that both are managed to maximise working capital. To collate payroll hours, manage HR admin and general accounts to assist the Financial Controller
Main Role & Responsibilities
Develop close working relationships with customers to maintain company targets around aged debt levels.
Enter daily cash receipts and bank transactions to SAP
Enter supplier invoices and overseeing GRN nominal legers on SAP
Preparing bank payments and transfers to suppliers
Reconcile debtor and supplier accounts reporting any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or client
Reconciliation of bank accounts on SAP to bank statements
Liaise with customers to settle aged debt
Process timesheets for weekly and fortnightly paid employees. Payroll experience for this is not required but would be advantageous.
Assist with record keeping of sickness/absences of all employees
Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures
Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
Maintain stock levels with respect to uniform, PPE equipment and stationery
Prepare month end general ledger accounts and journals such as bank accounts, payroll, and depreciation
Assist the Financial Controller in ad hoc tasks/projects
Review and adhere to department budgets
Qualifications & Training
GCSE’s
May have begun study, or currently AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part qualified looking to progress
Level 2 - 4 AAT Qualified (will offer further study support)
Experience
Knowledge of SAP
The Person
Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Strong excel skills
Strong organisational & administrative skills
Computer & IT skills
Strong problem solving & analysis skills
Ability to work to deadlines and identify areas for improvement
Ability to adapt and respond well to change
