Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit Location: UK - Ipswich Description Pioneer Pump EMEA are seeking a Finance Assistant to be based in their Head Office in Ipswich. To be responsible for maintaining an efficient purchase & sales ledger process from start to finish in order to support a Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger: · Checking, coding, and processing all invoices received from suppliers · Responsible for setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining controls around new suppliers · Preparation for bi-monthly payment runs, ensuring all payments are made on time and queries dealt with promptly · Ensure all invoices are correctly recorded on purchase ledger and match a relevant purchase order · Ensure all invoices are properly authorized and signed by relevant depot/manager prior to payment · Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis · Respond in a timely fashion to any queries relating to purchase invoices · Process and analyze employee expense claims ensuring appropriate authorization is obtained · Process employee credit card expense claims · Credit card statement reconciliation against receipts and coding to nominal ledger · Filing of all purchase invoices and statements Sales Ledger: · Credit checking all new customer accounts and setting appropriate credit limits with guidance from Finance Manager · Responsible for setting up new customer accounts and maintaining controls around new customers · Actively chase outstanding debt, resolving customer queries and escalating any issues as required · Liaise with UK depots to ensure accurate monthly billing is completed and invoices are submitted on time following individual customer requirements · Upload invoices to Tradex platform to ensure timely payment · Assist with month end procedures as required Other Office duties · Ad hoc day to day office duties · Helping other members of staff when required · Banking and cashbook reconciliations daily · Answering calls · Looking after accounts email inbox Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Personal attributes: · Confident communicator who enjoys the challenge and responsibility of contributing to a busy finance team · Can work well to deadlines and accurately under pressure, while remaining calm and positive · Strong organizational and interpersonal skills · Professional and friendly · Ability to build good working relationships Education: · A high level of numeracy and literacy are pre-requisites of the role · Educated to A-Level standard and above · Good verbal and written communication skills Experience: · Experience in a similar role · Good knowledge of monthly financial routines · Good computer skills with experience in using Excell · Ability to work autonomously and manage time and priorities · Ability to contribute to continuous improvements and efficiency Why work at Franklin Electric? Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.