Finance Assistant

Job Description

Finance AssistantFrome, SomersetThis is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast and dynamic industry with the scope to learn and further develop your existing finance skills.We are expert in our field installing Conservatories, Orangeries, Solid Roofs and Windows & Doors based in Frome Somerset. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join our Team.If you are looking to join a fast moving and forward-thinking business and you are a self-motivated finance professional with a high attention to detail this could be the role for you.You will join a small, busy and friendly team, your main responsibilities will be Sales ledger, Purchase Ledger, Payroll and to support other areas of tasks within the Finance Team.Role Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the purchase ledger function, ensuring the purchase ledger is complete and closed in a timely manner, including
  • To process supplier invoices,
  • To process CIS invoices
  • To process monthly CIS submissions, producing and distributing statements,
  • To check and process staff expenses,
  • To process & allocate supplier payments,
  • To investigate unallocated cash and ensure a clean purchase ledger,
  • To respond to purchase ledger supplier queries and investigate the problem & identify solutions,
  • To liaise with suppliers and customers and be the main point of contact to resolve queries,
• To maintain the Sales Ledger
  • To undertake credit control duties and resolve customer queries, ensuring cash received in a timely and accurate manner,
  • To record customer receipts & process refunds,
  • To reconcile customer card payments,
  • To undertake cash allocation responsibility,
• To prepare monthly bank reconciliations,
• To undertake monthly balance sheet reconciliations,
• To chase relevant paperwork,
• To process monthly Payroll,
• To complete general admin duties,
• To undertake any other reasonable finance related work on ad hoc basis,
• To provide finance support and information to managers,
• To ensure all documents are prepared and delivered within the agreed timescale,
• To work in accordance with internal policies & health and safety regulations.

Person Attributes:

• Purchase Ledger experience,
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels,
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills,
• Good computer skills with a sound knowledge of all Microsoft packages and experience of working with Sage would be an advantage,
• The ability to either work on own initiative with minimum supervision or as part of a team,
• To ensure all work is completed in a timely and accurate manner with proven experience of adhering to deadlines,
• A proactive approach to work with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload,
• Ability to build good working relations,
• A highly motivated individual with a can-do approach to work and the ability to get the job done in the required timescales,
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to develop good positive working relations with other departments,
• A flexible approach to work,
• The ability to maintain accurate records and complete work documentation in agreed timescales.

Please apply with your CV today for immediate consideration.