Our client in Teeside is recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Finance Assistant you will be responsible for undertaking Finance Assistant duties, including the collections of all debtors in agreement with credit terms, whilst maintaining responsibility for the preparation of sales invoices, and monitoring the Accounts Payable process.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Essential:
* Previous experience within a similar role, with book-keeping skills.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Excel and Word).
* Previous experience using accounting software.
* Literate and numerate with excellent attention to detail.
* Organised and structured approach to work.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Flexible approach, team player and ability to work independently.
Desirable:
* Previous experience using Sage Line 50 Accounts.
* Previous experience operating InspHire.
JOB DESCRIPTION
* Responsible for monitoring the accounts mailbox and responding to emails in a timely manner.
* Responsible for ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company procedures.
* Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
* Responsible for performing intercompany processing and reconciling intercompany accounts to ensure accuracy.
* Responsible for managing credit control activities, including following up on outstanding receipts and maintaining customer statements in accordance with company procedures, escalating to the Management Accountant as required.
* Responsible for accurately processing sales invoices including weekly and monthly hire runs in accordance with company procedures.
* Ensure sales invoices are issued and / or uploaded to client portals in accordance with client requirements and company procedures.
* Responsible for investigating and resolving invoice queries, liaising directly with clients as necessary.
* Responsible for processing employee expenses in accordance with company procedures.
* Responsible for processing company credit card statements ensuring receipts are received and transactions are correctly coded in line with the nominal structure and departments.
* Ensure adherence to end of month deadlines notifying the Management Accountant of any anomalies as necessary.
* Assist to support Operational departments by providing timely financial data and assisting with ad-hoc finance related tasks.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER
Competitive Salary and benefits package