Finance Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading logistics business in Wincanton is seeking a Finance Assistant to enhance their accounting team. This diverse role focuses on managing both accounts payable and receivable, ensuring smooth finance operations within a small yet dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have 18 months of relevant experience and a keen interest in learning finance software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable function.
• Handle invoice discounting and reconciliation of invoices.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and conduct general ledger analysis.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Accounts Payable Management

General Ledger Analysis

Strong Aptitude to Learn

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Tools

MS Dynamics/Navision

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Finance Assistant - Wincanton - £25-30,000

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been re-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 DS9463.