Finance Assistant

Sonoco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management company based in Manchester is seeking a finance professional to manage the purchase ledger, conduct month-end processes, and perform supplier reconciliations. The candidate must ensure timely financial reporting and uphold the company's culture. This role emphasizes attention to detail and efficiency in handling financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Processing and maintaining the purchase ledger.
• Involved in the month end process to ensure accuracy.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Perform weekly payment runs to suppliers.
• Complete monthly subledger aging review.

Job description

Key Activities / Measurables

Activities

• Processing and maintaining the purchase ledger (includes po matching, coding and processing invoices)
• Involved in the month end process; ensuring prepayments are booked, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Performing weekly payment runs to suppliers
• Key control account reconciliation process
• Completing monthly subledger aging review
• Supporting the finance team with various administrative tasks
• Acting as first point of contact for all relevant queries (internal and external)
• Providing audit information for both internal and external auditors
• Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management
• Reconciliation and coordination of payment of travel /expenses
• Ensure monthly processing deadlines are met as required
• Be an ambassador of Sonoco culture and values, maintaining a people centric culture
• Other duties as delegated from time to time by Management

Measurables

• Timely completion of documents and data entry, all supporting documents including spreadsheets kept up to date
• All system data / spreadsheets kept up to date
• All Sonoco reporting deadlines are adhered to
• All accounting postings carried out in an efficient and accurate manner

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