Finance Assistant (Accounts Receivable)

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Talke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Finance Assistant within a dynamic manufacturing firm in Stoke on Trent. This role is perfect for those looking to grow their career in finance, focusing on sales ledger and accounts receivable tasks. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of financial operations. The role involves invoicing, credit control, and assisting with audits, making it ideal for candidates with a background in finance. If you're eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this position is a fantastic fit.

Qualifications

• Part qualified with a degree in accounting or AAT.
• Advanced Excel skills are ideal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Raising accounts receivable invoices and posting receipts.
• Conducting bi-annual credit checks on existing customers.
• Assisting with month-end journals and audits.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Credit Control

Advanced Excel

Teamwork

Education

Part Qualified in Accounting

Degree in Accounting

AAT Qualification

CIMA Qualification (Commenced)

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.