Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant- 30 hours a week 13.46 - 15 an hour
Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance? We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to support our finance department and contribute to its smooth operation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy process improvement, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview: As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in managing various administrative tasks, helping to enhance the efficiency of our financial operations. Your expertise will support critical functions, including purchase and sales ledger management, credit control, and processing foreign currency transactions.
Key Responsibilities Finance Assistant:
1. Purchase Ledger: Accurately process purchase invoices in Sage 50 and manage the monthly supplier payment run.
2. Sales Ledger: Create and issue sales invoices promptly, resolving any queries in collaboration with the relevant departments.
3. Credit Control: Monitor customer accounts, follow up on payments to achieve target debtor days, and maintain strong relationships with customers.
4. Foreign Currency: Process transactions in euros and dollars while efficiently managing exchange rate implications.
5. Other Financial Tasks: Handle all financial-related administrative duties, including using our CRM to update accounts in Sage, reconciling multi-currency bank accounts, filing financial data accurately, processing credit card information, and managing the accounts inbox.
Skills Required for Finance Assistant :
6. Previous accounting assistant experience is essential.
7. A high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
8. Familiarity with Sage 50 or other accounting software is desirable.
9. Proficiency in IT, particularly MS Excel.
10. Strong communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers.
11. A friendly demeanour and a proactive attitude towards process improvement.
12. Excellent time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently.
13. A true team player who is willing to contribute to the department's success.
Working Conditions:
14. This is an office-based role located in Wellington.
15. Salary: 28,000 Per Annum (FTE)
16. Start Date: ASAP
17. Job Type: 30 hours per week over 5 days (Monday - Friday), Permanent
Company Benefits:
18. Employee Assistance Programme
19. Bright Exchange Perks
20. Death in Service benefits (claimable 3 months after your start date)
21. Annual Leave: 22 Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas closure