Finance Assistant

Wilkinson & Associates Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm in central Glasgow is seeking a Finance Assistant to enhance its finance team. This permanent role involves processing sales ledger transactions, conducting reconciliations, preparing reports, and providing support to the finance team. Ideal candidates will have strong numerical skills, excel proficiency, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing financial transactions is essential.
• Strong numeracy and Excel proficiency required.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process sales ledger transactions and ensure reconciliations.
• Allocate cash receipts and oversee client statement processes.
• Prepare weekly sales reports and assist management with reports.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience in processing financial transactions

Familiarity with credit control functions

Ability to work effectively with colleagues

Resilience

Energetic and enthusiastic

Quick learner

Self-starter

Job description

Finance Assistant – Central Glasgow

About Our Client:

Our city centre client is a leading UK firm looking to add to their finance team and recruit a Permanent Finance Assistant.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this role is to efficiently process sales ledger transactions that are critical to the finance function.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Process sales ledger transactions promptly and ensure monthly reconciliations
• Allocate daily cash receipts accurately
• Oversee the monthly client statement process
• Prepare weekly sales reports and performance summaries
• Assist management team with ad-hoc reports.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as needed

• Processing invoices
• Matching cash receipts to invoices
• Conducting ledger reconciliations
• Opening and closing job requests
• Responding to ad-hoc queries and requests

Candidate Profile Sought:

• Experience in processing financial transactions
• Familiarity with credit control functions
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at various levels
• Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in Excel
• Resilient, energetic and enthusiastic and professional
• Quick learner with self-starter qualities, capable of working autonomously or within a team

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