Finance Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; New Romney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A large organisation in the FMCG sector seeks a Finance Assistant for a permanent position in Aylesford. The role involves key financial processes including invoice handling, reconciliations, and credit control, offering a chance to enhance one's financial skills in a structured environment.

Benefits

Permanent position

Structured team environment

Valuable experience in accounting and finance

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and office applications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive attitude towards process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger and inventory invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage payment runs.
• Creating and posting general ledger journals.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Office applications

Job description

As a Finance Assistant in the FMCG sector, you will provide essential support to the accounting & finance department, ensuring accuracy in financial processes and documentation. This permanent role is based in Aylesford and offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance your financial skills in a professional environment.

The company is a large organisation known for its commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. It fosters a structured and professional workplace where employees are encouraged to contribute to the company's financial efficiency.

Description

• .Processing purchase ledger & inventory invoices.
• Uploading invoices in our Document approval system
• Coding invoices to the appropriate account
• Follow up on invoices approval with the appropriate manager
• Reconcile supplier statements and keep them informed about next payment run.
• Raising payments to suppliers.
• Credit Control back up
• Processing Customer Receipts and Bank Payments
• Creating and posting general ledger journals.
• Raising Debit Notes to Intercompany accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Ad hoc tasks

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• A solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and standard office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in all tasks.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• A permanent position within a structured and professional team environment.
• An opportunity to work in the retail industry, gaining valuable experience in accounting and finance.