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Finance Assistant (Immediate start)

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Ebbw Vale

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant for an 8-month fixed-term contract. This role is essential for ensuring smooth payroll processing, maintaining precise financial records, and managing purchase and sales ledgers. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in finance or accounts, with a strong command of Sage 50. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your chance to elevate your finance career with an immediate start. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful financial operations!

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounts, or Administration.
  • Experience using Sage 50 is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Process payroll using Sage 50 and manage payroll-related documents.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and manage purchase and sales ledgers.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Fast-paced Work Efficiency

Education

1+ years in Finance or Accounts

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Finance Assistant (FTC - 8 Months)

Location: Ebbw Vale

Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Finance or Accounts professional looking for your next opportunity? Do you have 1+ years of experience in Administration, Accounts, or Finance? If you're immediately available, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our team on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth payroll processing, maintaining accurate financial records, and managing both purchase and sales ledgers.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Payroll
    1. Process weekly and monthly payroll using Sage 50.
    2. Analyze time and attendance data for payroll purposes.
    3. Generate payroll reports for review.
    4. Process wage payments and distribute payroll-related documents (P45s, P60s).
    5. Submit payroll information to HMRC (FPS/EPS).
  2. Cash Book / Banking
    1. Post daily bank transactions in the accounting system.
    2. Maintain cash books in multiple currencies.
    3. Arrange banking payments, transfers, and foreign currency transactions.
    4. Manage petty cash.
  3. Purchase Ledger
    1. Post purchase invoices and match with purchase orders and goods received.
    2. Prepare supplier payments and allocate payments accordingly.
    3. Reconcile supplier statements and query discrepancies.
    4. Process credit card expenses and maintain financial records.
    5. Organize and maintain electronic and paper filing systems.
  4. Sales Ledger & Credit Control
    1. Post and allocate receipts to the accounting system.
    2. Maintain and update internal sales ledger records.
    3. Assist with credit control duties.
What We're Looking For

1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounts, or Administration.
Experience using Sage 50 (preferred).
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Immediately available and ready to start!

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply today and take the next step in your finance career!

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