Finance Assistant

Michael Page; Annesley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A medium-sized organization in the industrial sector seeks a Finance Assistant to support accounting operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with VAT returns. The role offers a salary around £25,000, hybrid working options, and a supportive team environment. Ideal for candidates with strong numerical skills and detail-oriented approaches, with potential for valuable experience in Nottingham.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience working within the industrial and manufacturing sector is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and following up on queries.
• Creating and processing supplier payments.
• Assisting with month-end rollover and reporting.
• Updating daily cash books from bank statements.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Detail-oriented approach

Familiarity with accounting software

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance team with day-to-day financial operations. This temporary role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for working within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This role is offering 2 days per week home working.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector. The company is known for its focus on operational excellence and its commitment to delivering high-quality products and services.

Description

Processing purchase ledger invoices

Reconciling supplier statements, recording missing invoices, requesting copies and following up on the progress of all queries

Create and process supplier payments

Create and update customer records

Posting and allocating daily customer payments

Tracking customer queries and processing credit notes

Communicate with customers/suppliers to ensure invoices are clear for payment

Assist with month end roll over and reporting for both purchase ledger and sales ledger

Updating daily cash books from bank statements

Accounts reconciliations i.e. Bank and credit cards

Assist with the preparation of VAT returns

Daily credit control tasks as agreed with Credit Controller

Cover for credit control annual leave and support during busy periods

Updating weekly exchange rates

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Experience working within the industrial and manufacturing sector is advantageous.
• Strong numerical skills and a detail-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new processes.

Job Offer

• An annual starting salary of approximately 25,000
• Hybrid working and free parking
• A temporary role with potential to gain valuable experience in Nottingham.
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Supportive team environment and clear processes.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Assistant, apply now to join the team in Nottingham!