Finance Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in Blackburn is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing team. This temporary position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for permanency. Key responsibilities include managing ledgers, credit control, and bank reconciliations, ideal for candidates with AAT Level 4 or extensive experience in finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to go permanent

Supportive work environment

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Team player sought for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, journals, and P&L management.
• Manage credit control and debt chasing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and handle foreign payments.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Excel

Team player

Education

AAT Level 4 or QBE

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Agility Resourcing are delighted to be working with a growing wholesaler based in Blackburn. Since opening nearly 13 years ago my client has done nothing but grow and are now looking at growing their team accordingly. You will work as the Finance Assistant but will be supported by everyone on sight. Although the role is starting as a temporary opportunity there will be an opportunity to go permanent.

Your role:

• Sales and purchase ledgers, journals, and creating P&L management information
• Controlling credit and chasing debt
• Bank reconciliation and foreign payments
• Dealing with any invoice queries and ensuring payment delays are minimised
• Accruals & prepayments, VAT returns, and working with spreadsheets
• Calculating and checking to make sure payments, amounts and records are correct
• Other ad hoc duties

Person Specification

• AAT Level 4 or QBE (at least 5 years in a similar role)
• Team player
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Experience with Sage 200 (preferred)

In return you will receive:

• Salary equal to £22,000 per annum
• Working week of 8.30-4.30 with an early finish on a Friday
• Opportunity to go permanent
• Supportive work environment

Apply now or call Taylor on 01772 278078.

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