Finance Assistant - Cwmbran
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? A well-established national manufacturing business in Cwmbran is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team.
Position: Finance Assistant
Salary:£27,000 - £30,000 DOE
Location: Cwmbran (10 minutes from Newport)
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-17:00, Friday 9:00-13:00
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, AAT/CIMA/ACCA study support
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger:
* Process supplier invoices in Sage, ensuring accuracy and proper approval.
* Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
* Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
* Maintain accurate records and support audit processes.
Sales Ledger & Financial Analysis:
* Generate and process sales invoices, ensuring correct allocation.
* Monitor incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and address any discrepancies.
* Assist with credit control, following up on outstanding payments.
* Work closely with customers to resolve queries promptly.
* Perform financial analysis on sales data, including reviewing profit margins and sales trends across different products.
Month-End & Financial Reporting:
* Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
* Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.
* Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain organised financial records.
* Compile financial reports and provide insights to senior management.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
* Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting.
Key Requirements:
* Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, ideally within manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and month-end procedures.
* Experience managing financial reconciliations and reporting.
* Proficiency in Sage is essential.
* Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and reconciliations.
* Analytical skills to assess financial data and support decision-making.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
* Confident communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, wed love to hear from you!
Contact: Alex
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