Senior Finance Assistant

ACCA Careers; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a versatile Finance Assistant to join their dynamic team in Livingston. This role offers the opportunity to support various financial processes, including credit control, payroll, and VAT returns. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their strong analytical skills and attention to detail. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this company fosters a thriving culture that encourages professional development. If you're looking to make a significant impact in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

33 Days Holiday

Up to 6% Pension Contribution

Professional Development Opportunities

Teamwork and Innovation Culture

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong understanding of finance concepts.
• Proficient in Excel and analytical skills for processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control and customer credit limits.
• Support payroll processing and monthly VAT return.
• Assist with statutory audits and group accounts reporting.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Job description

A versatile Finance Assistant is needed to support the Accounting & Finance department of a well-established Industrial/Manufacturing company in Livingston. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have a strong understanding of finance concepts, and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the Industrial/Manufacturing industry. They are known for their commitment to innovation and quality, and they have a strong reputation within their sector. The company's operations are based in Livingston, where they have a dedicated and professional team working towards their company goals.

Description

· Credit control to chase overdue debts

· Manage increases in customer credit limits

· Support AP assistant on cash available for weekly payment runs and Currency transfers.

· Update weekly cashflow

· Support on UK Bank reconciliations

· Support the monthly VAT return process

· Support on payroll processing

· Processing monthly expenses and reconciling credit card

· Maintain company car information for P11d's and provide P11d information to outsourcing payroll provider

· Invoice processing to cover annual leave

· Matching and reconciling of GRNI

· Posting the bank statements on a weekly basis

· Working on the Aged Debt and chasing any outstanding debts

· Processing monthly journals

· Working on and supporting the accounting process

· Liaising with employees on invoicing and expenses

· Assisting on the payroll process

· Assisting on the statutory audits

· Preparing Group Accounts Receivable reporting at month end

· Project based support as and when required from Group Financial Controller and Finance Director.

Profile

A successful Senior Finance Assistant should have:

• Strong proficiency in excel
• Strong analytical and processing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving

Job Offer

• Full Benefits package to be confirmed upon successful application
• 33 days holiday including stat.
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• A thriving company culture that encourages teamwork and innovation
• Opportunities for professional development within the Industrial/Manufacturing industry

We welcome all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to be part of a leading company in the Industrial/Manufacturing sector in Livingston.