Finance Assistant

Franklin Electric Co.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in the electrical sector is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Ipswich office. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, liaising with suppliers and customers, and assisting with financial queries. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, be organized, and have some experience in finance. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits

Opportunities for future growth

Qualifications

• A high level of numeracy and literacy are pre-requisites of the role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes from start to finish.
• Responsible for sales ledger and credit checking customer accounts.
• Support month-end procedures and actively chase outstanding debt.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Educated to A-Level standard and above

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Employment Type: 永久

Location: UK - Ipswich

Description

Pioneer Pump EMEA are seeking a Finance Assistant to be based in their Head Office in Ipswich. To be responsible for maintaining an efficient purchase & sales ledger process from start to finish in order to support a Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger:

• Checking, coding, and processing all invoices received from suppliers
• Responsible for setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining controls around new suppliers
• Preparation for bi-monthly payment runs, ensuring all payments are made on time and queries dealt with promptly
• Ensure all invoices are correctly recorded on purchase ledger and match a relevant purchase order
• Ensure all invoices are properly authorized and signed by relevant depot/manager prior to payment
• Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis
• Respond in a timely fashion to any queries relating to purchase invoices
• Process and analyze employee expense claims ensuring appropriate authorization is obtained
• Process employee credit card expense claims
• Credit card statement reconciliation against receipts and coding to nominal ledger
• Filing of all purchase invoices and statements

Sales Ledger:

• Credit checking all new customer accounts and setting appropriate credit limits with guidance from Finance Manager
• Responsible for setting up new customer accounts and maintaining controls around new customers
• Actively chase outstanding debt, resolving customer queries and escalating any issues as required
• Liaise with UK depots to ensure accurate monthly billing is completed and invoices are submitted on time following individual customer requirements
• Upload invoices to Tradex platform to ensure timely payment
• Assist with month end procedures as required

Other Office duties

• Ad hoc day to day office duties
• Helping other members of staff when required
• Banking and cashbook reconciliations daily
• Answering calls
• Looking after accounts email inbox

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Personal attributes:

• Confident communicator who enjoys the challenge and responsibility of contributing to a busy finance team
• Can work well to deadlines and accurately under pressure, while remaining calm and positive
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Professional and friendly
• Ability to build good working relationships

Education:

• A high level of numeracy and literacy are pre-requisites of the role
• Educated to A-Level standard and above
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of monthly financial routines
• Good computer skills with experience in using Excell
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time and priorities
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvements and efficiency

Why work at Franklin Electric?

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.