Role Objective
We are looking for a determined and highly meticulous individual to join our Finance Team located in North London (N7). The Finance Assistant will be responsible for all financial duties across multiple sites within the business. This role will centre around credit control to ensures timely collection of outstanding debts, minimises financial risk, and maintains healthy cash flow across the Group, which requires someone with excellent interpersonal skills - a positive, yet assertive attitude is a must You will be someone who takes initiative when having to adapt to change, keeps calm under pressure and has good problem solving and decision-making abilities. There will also be an element of assisting with data input and timely record keeping of our purchase ledger.
Customer Service experience is essential as you'll be dealing with customer queries and requests on a daily basis. Data processing is another key aspect to the role as you will be monitoring the status of Sales/Purchase invoices and ensuring customer/supplier accounts are kept up to date and within their specified payment terms. We have our own bespoke system for issuing invoices and full training will be provided so ideally you will possess excellent computer & numeracy skills, have a good eye for detail and have the ability to accurately input data.
You will be part of a small, friendly team reporting directly to the Finance Director, to ensure the smooth operational function of the sales and purchase ledger during the migration to a new system so this is an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to enhance their career in Finance. Experience is essential although we will offer full support and training to direct you towards our company group ambition.
Key Responsibilities
* Responding to customer queries
* Checking customer credit ratings
* Administrating customer records in our Sales Ledger (Accounts Receivable)
* Administrating supplier records in our Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable)
* Timely & effective collection of customer payments
* Produce and distribute weekly debtors report for senior management
* Liaising internally with account managers across the group regarding outstanding debts
* Allocating payments to invoices
* Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested
* Provide cover for other accounting functions when required
* Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Finance Director or any other person designated in their absence
* Checking purchase orders against supplier invoices
This is a Fixed-Term Contract for a period of 6 months. Upon completion of the initial term, the contract may be reviewed for potential transition to a permanent position, subject to the company's operational requirements and the employee's performance during the 6 month contract period.
Systems Required
* Microsoft Office – Proficient Excel Skills Required
* Sage 50 Professional – Full Training provided
* Zoho Books – Full Training provided
Person Specification
* Proven experience in credit control, ideally in a group or multi-entity environment
* Excellent negotiation skills, with strong spoken & written communication
* Excellent analytical skills and an investigative mind
* Assertive but tactful manner and shows calmness under pressure
* Ability to work independently towards deadlines and manage multiple priorities
About Print Evolved
Established in 1997 we are now a collective of innovative companies dedicated to evolving our industry. With a multifaceted approach, we specialize in a diverse range of services that cater to every aspect of visual communication. We design, print, produce, install and manage every step of the process and coordinating activities across our four South East England locations.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* London N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Finance Assistant: 3 years (required)
* Credit Control: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person