Job Description
* Location: Ebbw Vale
* Job Type: Full-time, 1 day WFH
We are seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant specialising in Accounts Receivable to join our clients finance team. This role is crucial for controlling all aspects of the sales ledger, ensuring accurate invoicing of customers, and effective control of debtors. You will also provide essential pricing and costing support to the Management Accountant.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Responsible for the accurate invoicing to all external and intercompany customers.
* Process customer self-billing invoices and credit/debit notes.
* Allocate customer payments to the debtors ledger.
* Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices and payments, such as pricing or quantity discrepancies.
* Liaise with customers and collaborate with other departments to resolve queries.
* Engage in credit control activities and control, report, and analyse aged debtors.
* Provide information for cash flow forecasts and sales reporting.
* Prepare product costs and intercompany sales prices.
* Reconcile intercompany billing differences.
* Process general ledger journal entries.
* Serve as the sales ledger point of contact for external auditors, providing information and explanations for statutory year-end audits.
* Work as part of the finance team to meet tight month-end/year-end reporting deadlines.
* Perform ad hoc tasks as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in accounts receivable within a large international multicurrency environment.
* Experience with Standard Costings.
* Ideally AAT part or fully qualified.
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in SAP accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
* Basic understanding of VAT rules affecting UK and international invoices.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment.