Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Talke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant has emerged within a leading manufacturing firm in Stoke on Trent. This permanent role involves working in a small team, focusing on vital tasks such as invoicing, credit control, and maintaining the accounts receivable ledger. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting, be part-qualified, and possess advanced Excel skills. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the finance department while developing professionally in a supportive environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Part qualified in accounting with a degree or AAT.
• Experience in a similar accounts role with strong accounts receivable knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Raising invoices and maintaining accounts receivable ledger.
• Conducting credit control and assisting with month-end processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounts Receivable Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Part Qualified in Accounting

AAT

CIMA Qualification

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to work for a leading manufacturing business based in Stoke on Trent. This is a permanent opportunity, working in a small team of 3. This role is predominately covering sales ledger/accounts receivable and you will be responsible for invoicing, receipts and credit control.

Job Description:

Duties for the Finance Assistant are as follows:-

• Raising accounts receivable invoices and posting receipts
• Maintaining accounts receivable ledger including customer information
• Checking delivery note reports to facilitate timely invoice production
• Uploading required data for the Invoice Discounting Facility
• Producing and sending out monthly customer statements
• Credit control, chasing outstanding money owed
• Assisting with month end including preparing month end journals
• Conducting bi-annual credit checks on existing customers
• Assisting with bi-annual invoice discounting audits and with the annual statutory audit
• Assisting with answering incoming calls to the department

For the Finance Assistant role, it would be good to see candidates with:

• Part qualified with either a degree in accounting, AAT or commenced CIMA qualification
• Advanced Excel would be ideal
• Previous experience in a similar accounts role, with good accounts receivable knowledge
• Ability to work well in a small team

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Salary: Competitive

This role would suit people who also have the following experience: accounts administrator, finance administrator, finance assistant, accounts receivable, sales ledger.

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.