Join a forward thinking business in Tamworth who deal with company's Worldwide and offer an array of comprehensive packages and first class service throughout. We have a fantastic opportunity for a full time permanent addition to an already successful team based locally, career stability, excellent starting salary and company benefits are all on offer.
Role Overview
The Finance Assistant will provide support to the Finance Department, working across both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger. The role requires strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a steady-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be confident with financial processes, proactive in problem-solving, and comfortable communicating with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.Role specification
Sales Ledger
1. Monitor and reconcile customer accounts, ensuring payments received are allocated correctly on a daily basis.
2. Maintain the aged debt report, identifying and following up overdue payments.
3. Support with credit control, including sending statements and communicating with customers regarding outstanding balances.
4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information.
5. Assist and liaise with the operations teams in resolving customer invoice queries and discrepancies professionally and efficiently.
Purchase Ledger
6. Reconcile oversea supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
7. Process oversea supplier invoices, matching to cost estimates and obtaining approvals as required.
8. Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier account information.
9. Assist and liaise with suppliers and the operations teams in resolving supplier invoice queries and discrepancies professionally and efficiently.
10. Monitor expenses, ensuring submissions comply with company policy.
General Finance Support
11. Assist with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and reporting.
12. Support internal and external audit requirements as needed.
13. Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.
14. Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and process improvements.
Skills & Competencies
15. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
16. A good level of accuracy and attention to detail.
17. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
18. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
19. Proactive approach to problem-solving.
20. Good time management with the ability to prioritise workload.
21. Professional and confidential handling of financial information.
Experience & Qualifications
22. Previous experience in a finance or accounts role (Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, or both).
23. Good working knowledge of management accounting systems
24. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
25. A basic understanding of accounting principles.
Personal Attributes
26. Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
27. Positive, flexible attitude with willingness to learn.
28. Strong customer service mindset with a professional approach.
Benefits to Include :-
£28K. 36.25 hours weekly.
Monday - Friday office based 9am-5:15pm
Employer pension contribution is 6%, Employee 2% or more
After 6 month's (on successful probationary period)
Free gym membership
After 1 year's service
Annual bonuses
Private health eligibility
Private dental eligibility