FINANCE ASSISTANT

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Poole, Dorset is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage accounts receivable and perform reconciliations. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Mathematics, and experience in a finance environment. The role offers a supportive team culture and various benefits including a competitive holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Great team culture

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Free parking

External benefits and reward scheme

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance office environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A self-starter with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and perform reconciliations.
• Handle cashbook responsibilities and bank reconciliations.
• Provide support for month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

GCSEs (A-C) in English and Mathematics

Tools

Business Central

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Finance Assistant

Salary: £27,800 per annum
Location: Poole, Dorset
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Manage Marketplace and Website accounts receivable: post cash, allocate payments, process deductions, issue credits, and investigate aged transactions.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of customer marketplace portals and website transactions with the company ledger.
• Handle large national accounts receivable: post cash, allocate remittances, request payments, provide invoices, request debit notes, process deductions, verify returns against credits, and investigate aged transactions.
• Manage cashbook responsibilities: post cash and perform bank reconciliations.
• Provide support to other Group finance functions, including accounts receivable and payable, as needed.
• Handle incoming calls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics are essential.
• Proven experience in a finance office environment.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Experience with accounting systems, preferably Business Central.
• Strong working knowledge of databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A flexible and proactive team player.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• A self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and approachable manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Customer-focused approach.

Benefits

• Great team culture, within a supportive, stable and progressive business.
• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• External benefits and reward scheme.
• Generous staff discount