Finance Assistant
Company : Cascade Holdings Limited
Location : Office-Based (Monday-Friday)
Hours : 37.5 per week - 9:00am to 5:00pm (flexibility available following training)
Benefits : Free on-site parking
Overview
Cascade Holdings Limited, one of the UKs most innovative and forward-thinking lighting companies, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Accounts Team.
As a growing business with a diverse customer base, ranging from blue-chip companies to major retail and drop-ship clients, we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys analytical problem-solving.
This position is aimed at a talented individual who will support existing team members in response to increased turnover and continued business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both Sales and Purchase Ledger, alongside excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential in this data-driven role.
The successful candidate will work closely with a skilled team, supporting day-to-day activities. While not essential from the outset, the role is designed to develop and grow, enabling the individual to confidently manage complex and varied customer data formats with a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger & Account Management
* Maintain vendor ledgers, ensuring timely postings, payments, and account reconciliations
* Accurately code invoices to the nominal ledger across multiple cost centres and data formats
* Submit payment requests, post transactions to the ledger, and perform cash book reconciliations
* Resolve account queries promptly through effective communication with suppliers and internal teams
* Process intercompany transactions for stock, utilities, and overheads
* Manage internal recharges across business units and locations
* Monitor expenditure and identify trends or anomalies
* Shop reconciliations and balancing.
* Assist with Month End Duties
Sales Ledger & Account Management
* Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of high volume of customers
* Remittance reconciliation to posting stage, identifying discounts, debits, rebates etc.
* Perform cash book reconciliations
* Monitor customer exposure against strict credit limits.
* Resolve account queries efficiently with both customers and internal account managers
* Identify and report negative patterns in payments, debtor days etc
* Credit Note Processing.
* Credit Limit analysis.
Banking & Cash Management
* Carry out daily bank reconciliations across multiple entities (GBP, EUR, and USD accounts)
* Maintain and post entries in electronic cash books.
* Process internal recharges.
* Provide holiday cover for banking, reconciliations, and Vendor & Customer invoice processing
Customer / Vendor Account Responsibilities
* Manage payments, postings, account analysis, reconciliations, and discrepancies.
Compliance & Training
* Training will be provided; however, a proven record within a fast-paced Accounts Office is essential
* Participate in GDPR and Data Protection training.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in both Purchase and Sales Ledger within a busy finance environment
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, with good analytical ability
* Ability to multitask, prioritise workload, and remain calm under pressure
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* A proactive and positive approach to resolving account issues and improving processes
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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