FINANCE ASSISTANT

Talentsure; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Finance Assistant in Poole, supporting vital financial functions within a dynamic team. You'll be responsible for managing accounts receivable, performing reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes. Great opportunity for growth in the finance sector, offering competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Free parking

External benefits and reward scheme

Generous staff discount

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A-C) in English and Mathematics are essential.
• Proven experience in a finance office environment is required.
• Excellent data entry and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, including posting cash and processing deductions.
• Perform reconciliations of marketplace transactions with the company ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Data Entry

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Education

GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Tools

Business Central

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Our client pioneers inventive products crafted for enduring quality. Join their dynamic finance team and play a key role in supporting various financial functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing business and develop your finance career.

Main 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.

Skills/Experience Required:

• 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.

In return for your hard work and commitment, our client offers great benefits, including:

• 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.