Finance Assistant

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in North Yorkshire is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their proactive team. This hybrid role encompasses purchase ledger and credit control responsibilities, fostering relationships with suppliers and clients. The ideal candidate will have over two years of finance experience and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in finance administration, Purchase Ledger and/or Credit Control.
• Strong understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end credit control function; chasing aged debt and managing supplier accounts.
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Skills

Credit risk assessment

Cash flow management

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our leading clients based in North Yorkshire who have been recognised for their progressive approach and innovation within agricultural.

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to support a proactive and friendly finance team. This is a hybrid role across both Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end credit control function; chasing aged debt, managing supplier accounts; invoices, allocating payments and supporting with credit risks, end of month and ad hoc duties.

If you have experience within a generalist finance role and are now looking for your next challenge, please send us your CV immediately to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Matching and coding invoices weekly
• Allocating payments relating to own ledger
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
• Monitoring purchase ledger email inbox and providing resolutions to queries
• Liaising with internal departments to follow up on invoices
• Dealing with inbound calls from suppliers
• Monitor outstanding invoices, chasing payments
• Maintain positive relationships with clients
• Achieving monthly individual and team cash targets
• Query resolution
• Processing and allocation of cash receipts
• General Credit control administration i.e looking after mailboxes and coding remits, supporting the team
• Completion of vendor forms/ Supplier questionnaires

Skills & Experience

• 2+years experience as a finance administrator; Purchase Ledger and (or) Credit Control
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including credit risk assessment, cash flow management etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation skills to resolve payment disputes while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Team player

If you do not hear from us within 7 days of your application it means you have not been successful on this occasion.