Finance Assistant

RG Consultancy; Todmorden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Flexible hours

Onsite parking

Company pension

Job summary

RG Consultancy are recruiting a Finance Assistant in Todmorden to join a growing SME finance team. The role focuses on Purchase Ledger with opportunities to support other areas of the accounts function, reporting to the Finance Manager on a daily basis.

Key duties include processing invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations and credit control, with strong IT skills including MS Excel and experience with SAP preferred. 25 days holiday, flexible hours and free onsite parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance/account assistant or purchase ledger role is essential
• AAT qualification studying would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT skills including MS Excel; SAP experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Ledger: invoice processing, approvals, supplier payments, new accounts and purchase orders
• Manage Sales Ledger: customer payments, cash receipts, credit limits and credit notes
• Conduct bank reconciliations, payments, postings and petty cash
• Handle company credit cards and expenses, including approvals and record keeping
• Provide wider finance and administrative support to the business
• Cover general purchasing, post and administrative duties as required

Skills

Finance experience

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Excel

Education

AAT qualification (studying)

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic growing SME in Todmorden who are recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their small team. The role is mainly to support with Purchase Ledger, however scope to be involved and support in other areas of the accounts department.

You will work closely with and report into the Finance Manager on a daily basis

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours and early finish every Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme

Role Responsibilities

• Responsibility for Purchase Ledger, including invoice processing, approvals, supplier payments, new accounts and purchase orders
• Responsibility for Sales Ledger, including customer payments, cash receipts, credit limits, new accounts and credit notes
• Bank account reconciliations, payments, postings and petty cash
• Company credit cards and expenses, including approvals and accurate record keeping
• General purchasing, post and administrative duties as required
• Provide wider finance and administrative support to the business

Person Specification

• Previous experience within a finance/account assistant, purchase ledger or similar role is essential
• AAT qualified for studying would be an advantage but not essential
• Strong IT skills including experience with accounting packages and MS Excel
• Experience with SAP would be an advantage