Finance Assistant

Dunton Environmental Ltd.; Walsall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunton Environmental Ltd. is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the busy Finance Department at head office. The role covers both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with reporting to the Management Accountant.

A two-year track record in a similar finance role is desirable, along with strong Excel and accounting software experience. You will work across multiple duties in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and excellent customer service to suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy and commercial awareness.
• Professional, trustworthy and discreet approach.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to plan ahead.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Manage accounts email inboxes and respond to enquiries.
• Produce sales ledger invoices and support credit control activities.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve account queries.
• Handle supplier telephone enquiries professionally.
• Maintain AP invoice logs and electronic filing.
• Assist with AP payment runs.
• Support CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT compliance.
• Set up new suppliers and verify bank details.
• Raise Head Office purchase orders.
• Provide cover for employee expenses processing.
• Support wider finance and administrative activities as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Accuracy

Numeracy

Discretion

Can-do attitude

Planning under pressure

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Finance Assistant

Full-Time | 35 Hours per Week Head Office

We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join our busy Finance Department. Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience who enjoys working in a varied role across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Working closely with colleagues throughout the business, suppliers, and clients, you'll help deliver an efficient and professional finance service while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the finance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate accounting records.


• Managing accounts email inboxes and responding to enquiries.


• Producing sales ledger invoices and supporting credit control activities.


• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries.


• Handling supplier telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.


• Maintaining Accounts Payable invoice logs and electronic filing systems.


• Assisting with Accounts Payable payment runs.


• Supporting CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT compliance.


• Setting up new suppliers, completing credit application forms, and managing supplier records, including bank detail verification.


• Raising Head Office purchase orders.


• Providing cover for employee expenses processing.


• Supporting wider finance and administrative activities as required.

What We're Looking For

You'll be organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who can build positive working relationships and takes pride in producing accurate work.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong numeracy skills and commercial awareness.


• Professional, trustworthy and discreet approach.


• Positive, proactive \"can-do\" attitude.


• Ability to plan ahead and work effectively under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar finance role.


• Strong Excel and Microsoft Word skills.


• Experience using accounting software.

Desirable

• Experience within the construction industry.


• Experience in sales ledger, credit control, or cashbook functions.


• Knowledge of CIS returns and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT.


• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing business where you'll gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities and play an important role in the success of the department. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued.