Apply for this job now

Finance Assistant

Location
Stretford, Manchester
Salary
£17.00 to £18.00 Per Hour
Job Type
Contract
Posted
25 Nov 2024
Key Responsibilities:

Debtors Management

  • Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
  • Oversee credit control and maintain credit insurance.
  • Set up new customer accounts, ensuring all compliance checks are adhered to.
  • Manage customer statements and credit limits.


Creditors Management

  • Post purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
  • Set up new supplier accounts.
  • Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Upload payments to the bank for authorisation.


General Duties

  • Perform month-end bank reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Carry out administrative tasks and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide cover for wages and monitor payroll-related activities.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for finance and business performance.
  • Generate ad hoc reports for both local and group-level requirements.
  • Occasionally travel to Birmingham as part of your role.


Person Specification:

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Logical thinker with an organised approach to work.
  • Previous experience using SAP.
  • IT literate and able to adapt quickly to multiple systems.
  • A proactive, "can-do" attitude, with the ability to adapt and work effectively in a small team.


Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience using Sage50 accounting software.
  • Familiarity with accounting system migrations.
  • A valid driving license.
  • Knowledge of dealing with overseas companies and foreign VAT.
Apply for this job now

Details

  • Job Reference: 1506698861-2
  • Date Posted: 25 November 2024
  • Recruiter: We Are Footprint
    We Are Footprint
  • Location: Stretford, Manchester
  • Salary: £17.00 to £18.00 Per Hour
  • Sector: Accounting
  • Job Type: Contract