Finance Assistant

Trial Balance; Wincanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics business in Wincanton is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their accounting team. This dynamic role involves overseeing accounts receivable and payable functions, managing debtor maintenance, and performing general ledger analysis. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and an eagerness to learn new systems.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in a finance role.
• Part/fully AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in MS Navision is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the accounts receivable function.
• Overall management of the accounts payable function.
• Preparation of supplier payment runs.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Accounts payable management

General ledger analysis

Strong aptitude to learn new platforms

Education

AAT or qualified by experience

Tools

MS Dynamics/Navision

Job description

Finance Assistant - Wincanton - £25-30,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively engaged by a past client; a long established and highly successful specialist logistics business based in Wincanton (with onsite parking). Due to continued expansion, the company now seek to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their small but experienced accounting function.

This is a broad role with a particular focus on leading the accounts payable and receivable function. Key responsibilities to include:

- Day-to-day management of the accounts receivable function

- Setting up new clients on MS Dynamics/Navision

- Aged debtor maintenance

- Administration of invoice discounting facility

- Overall management of accounts payable function

- Reconciliation of purchase ledger invoices

- Preparing supplier payment runs

- General ledger analysis

- Other ad-hoc finance tasks and assisting with accounting projects

For this role we’re seeking a candidate who possesses at least 18 months of experience gained within a similar environment, either part/fully AAT or qualified by experience. Previous experience using MS Navision would be advantageous but not essential for candidates with a strong aptitude to learn a new platform.

For further details and to apply for this position, please contact Dan Saunders quoting reference DS9216.