Finance Assistant

This is a permanent position for a thriving freight forwarding company based in Fradley.

You must have AAT or part qualifications for this role.

Hours and Pay – Finance Assistant

• Monday – Friday
• 0900 – 1700
• £22,000

Job role – Finance Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced finance assistant to be

responsible for assisting all aspects of Finance, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit

Control and month end in our busy finance department overseeing a group of companies.

The successful candidate will be involved in various duties within our small friendly team and will play an essential role in providing support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team.

Assisting with purchase ledger, sales ledger, month end procedures, and improving, documenting,

and ensuring processes are followed.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is competent in processing and interpreting.

financial information and completing month end reconciliations.

The ideal candidate must have excellent organisational skills, strong Microsoft Office and IT skills.

Good analytical skills and numerical literacy are essential, as well as excellent time-management and attention to detail on all matters.

The specific duties of the finance assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Process daily bank postings and produce month end bank reconciliations.
• Process and code purchase invoices using Basecone software.
• Weekly payment and expenses run.
• Month end inter-group recharges.
• Process and reconcile monthly credit card statements.
• Weekly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Provide other ad-hoc support and cover to Purchase Ledger Controller
• Provide other ad-hoc support and cover to Sales Ledger Controller
• Reconcile any differences identified by liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with external and internal stakeholders to resolve accounts queries and provide assistance where required.
• Undertaking any additional administrative duties to ensure all queries are dealt with in a
• timely manner and all information is processed on the systems accurately

Requirements

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified
• Good standard of English and Maths Skills
• Well organised
• Ability to manage own deadlines.
• Strong IT Skills
• Strong communication skills

Experience using Basecone or Twinfield – Desirable