Finance Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Finance Assistant for a well-established manufacturing company in Renfrew. This entry-level role offers full training, a hybrid working option post-probation, and entails accurate processing of claims and handling supplier inquiries. Candidates must demonstrate strong numeracy and communication skills. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high levels of numeracy, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to effectively manage challenging conversations.
• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of claims.
• Cross referencing reports and spreadsheets to check figures.
• Dealing with supplier queries regarding claims invoices.

Skills

High levels of numeracy

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work autonomously

Good working knowledge of Excel

Job description

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Finance Assistant with well established manufacturing company based in Renfrew. Applicants looking for an entry level finance role will be considered and full training will be given.

The normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm with a daily three quarter hour unpaid break and 15 minute paid break (38.75 per week). There is the option going hybrid (three days in office, two days at home) after successful probationary period.

Purpose of Role:
Accurate and timely processing of claims.

Key Accountabilities:

Cross referencing reports from Phocas, Swords and spreadsheets to calculate and check figures in order to raise claims accurately.
Raise invoices for advertising, promotional rebates and deals negotiated by Buyers to claim money back from suppliers.
Enter claims on to external buying group portal.
Deal with supplier queries regarding claims invoices.
Maintain spreadsheets to track ORD estimates, quarterly/monthly claims tracking, monthly estimates and advertising agreements.
Provide proposals forms to enable marketing to run order form.
Additional Responsibilities:

Other finance administration duties as required.
Skills, Attributes, Qualifications or Experience Required at Entry Level:

Essential

Demonstrate high levels of numeracy, attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to effectively manage challenging conversations.
Ability to work both autonomously and as a supportive colleague or team member.
Good working knowledge of Outlook and Excel.
Ability to work to strict deadlines.
Desirable

Confidence in decision making where appropriate.
Good time management.
Finance background an advantage
Additional Experience Requirements:

Must be numerate and from a finance background.
Full training will be given.
Salary: Dependant on experience

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