Finance Assistant
Protective Wear Supplies Limited of Darklake View, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7TL is a fast growing, customer-focused workwear provider in the UK market, servicing thousands of clients throughout the United Kingdom.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our finance team on a six month temporary basis, with the potential to move to a permanent contract. This role involves processing invoices, data entry, resolving outstanding invoices, and troubleshooting payment queries. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing daily purchase and sales invoices using Sage 50 and ERP
* Assisting with credit control and daily accounts receivable functions
* Investigating and resolving purchase invoice queries, involving liaison both internally with colleagues across the company, and externally with suppliers
* General filing of invoices, archiving, and maintenance of other filing systems
* Assisting with annual audit process
* General support to Finance Team Leader & Manager
* Assisting with development of Finance policies and procedures
Key Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience in accounts, finance, or data entry roles is preferred but not required
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Experience with Sage50, or similar accounting software, is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
* Problem solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
Personal qualities:
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with line manager and management team
* Have a hard work ethic and is conscientious, driven, responsible and self-motivated
* Able to work on own initiative
* Professional in dealing with other people, internally and externally
* Have a flexible and adaptable 'can do' and 'will do' approach
* Able to make a logical sound judgement
* Willing to welcome constructive feedback, both of self and of processes, to facilitate continuous improvement
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic finance team
* Career growth and development opportunities
* 21 plus bank holidays – annual leave allowance
* Free on-site parking
* Flexibility of working hours (i.e. condensed into 3 days, 10am-2pm daily, mornings etc.) dependent on candidate needs
If you are a proactive and detail-focused individual looking to join a dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £12.21-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Plymouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person