Finance Assistant

Hales Group; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hales Group is seeking a Finance Assistant for a permanent role in Lowestoft. The successful candidate will manage staff expenses, prepare customer statements, and require strong Excel skills along with experience in ledger management. The position offers a competitive salary starting at GBP28,000 per annum, emphasizing independence, accuracy, and proactivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Managing Staff Expenses and payments.
• Raising Sales and Service Invoices.
• Chasing outstanding debts for Sales and Service.

Skills

Communication

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Integrity

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hales Group are thrilled to be working on behalf of our client who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Finance Assistant duties will include:

• Managing Staff Expenses and payments
• Posting credit card transactions and reconciling balances
• Raising Sales and Service Invoices
• Uploading invoices to HSBC Invoice Finance
• Preparing Customer Statements
• Chasing outstanding debts for Sales and Service
• Posting cash and bank transactions/reconciling bank statements
• Printing Bank Statements
• General Purchase Ledger Housekeeping - allocating payments and obtaining missing invoices
• Assisting with Purchase Ledger support during holidays

The successful Finance Assistant will have demonstrable experience of the following:

• Strong communication skills to liaise with directors, finance teams, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel
• Holds AAT Qualification ( Desirable)
• Strong experience in Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all aspects of their work.

The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to learning, eager to take on new responsibilities and refine their skills. They will embrace evolving processes and be open to gradually expanding their workload as they grow within the role.

LOCATION: Lowestoft
HOURS: Full-Time
TERM: Permanent
PAY: Minimum of GBP28,000 per annum

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in this position, please apply with your current CV.

Why work through Hales Group? All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you.

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