Finance Assistant

This is a varied role supporting the finance function, with responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers and the wider team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process and allocate incoming payments.
• Generate and issue customer invoices.
• Review customer creditworthiness and liaise with trade credit insurers where required.
• Reconcile bank transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Keep customer account information up to date.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with credit control.
• Produce weekly credit reporting.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers regarding invoices, payments and account queries.
• Prepare documentation to support audits and financial reporting.
• Process returns and credit notes.
• Ensure finance processes comply with company procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

• At least one year's experience within an accounting or finance role.
• Knowledge of both purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Confident communicating with customers and suppliers via telephone and email.
• Excellent organisational and data entry skills.
• Able to manage your workload independently while working effectively as part of a team.