Finance Assistant (Hybrid)

Kenton Black; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Finance seeks a part-time or full-time Finance Assistant in Ulverston/Barrow. This role involves customer and supplier account management, invoice processing, and data interpretation. Flexible working hours and a hybrid model are offered, perfect for candidates with UK finance experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK finance and accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and amending customer and supplier accounts.
• Process invoices and perform monthly statement checks.
• Provide support to finance team and contribute improvement ideas.

Skills

Organized

Data Interpretation

Excel

Effective Communication

Independence

Customer Focus

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Adaptability

Quality of Work

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE RESIDING IN THE UK, HAVE UK-BASED FINANCE EXPERIENCE, AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY. OTHERWISE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Company details and Job overview:

Kenton Black Finance is recruiting for a part-time or full-time Finance Assistant for a business based in the Ulverston/Barrow area. The company has a turnover of approximately £14 million and has been operating for over 40 years. The role offers flexible working hours and a hybrid work model (2 days from home per week).

Your role as the Finance Assistant includes:

1. Assist in creating new customer accounts, ensuring all information is correct for sales and finance reporting, and maintain ongoing amendments.
2. Assist in credit checking new and existing accounts to establish suitable credit limits, ensuring insurance is in place where necessary.
3. Handle customer and representative queries.
4. Create and amend new supplier accounts.
5. Process all invoices and credits, including sorting, coding, and obtaining authorization.
6. Process manual purchase orders.
7. Check supplier statements monthly and resolve discrepancies promptly.
8. Provide support to other finance team members as needed.
9. Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in the finance department.
10. Adhere to the company's values, policies, procedures, and objectives.

Requirements and skills:

• Organized, methodical, and skilled in data interpretation.
• Good knowledge of Excel.
• Effective communication skills with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Team player.
• Committed to continuous improvement and simplicity.
• Resilient and adaptable to business demands.
• Flexible approach to work.
• High standard of work.

If interested and experienced in UK accounts and finance, please contact me at 01772 374466 or email us.

Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK, specializing in finance recruitment from entry-level to executive roles. We have offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, Aberdeen, and Glasgow, and are committed to connecting top finance talent with leading businesses.