Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Sheffield. This full-time position involves managing daily banking operations, handling sales and purchase ledgers, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance within a manufacturing or engineering context and possess strong organizational skills. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a reputable business while developing your career in finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily banking operations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and support annual audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Sage 200 experience

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Finance Assistant

Elevation Accountancy and Finance is partnering with a reputable business in the Sheffield area to recruit a full-time, permanent Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily banking operations, including payments, multi-currency bank reconciliations, and invoice discounting reconciliations to ensure smooth banking facilities.
• Handle all aspects of the Sales Ledger, including credit checks, customer account setup, and facilitating new Sales Order Review Meetings.
• Support the purchase ledger function.
• Process timesheets to assist with payroll and job costing.
• Prepare weekly Debtor Reports.
• Post ad-hoc and monthly journal entries.
• Manage expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assist with Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial transactions and adherence to financial controls.
• Prepare Monthly VAT Returns.
• Support the annual audit process.
• Provide administrative support to the business.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous SME experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering business.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Team player with excellent communication skills within finance and across departments.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Sage 200 is preferred.