Finance Assistant ( free replacement)

Talent-UK are currently recruiting for Finance Assistant to join our client who is a well-established engineering business and market leaders in the industry.
Overview is to assist the Financial Director in providing reliable and consistent information by ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactional data to the Company’s systems and to provide data on sales and purchase ledgers ensuring that both are managed to maximise growth and profit within the business.  
 
General details
Position- Finance Assistant
Salary £26k-£32k (Depending on experience)
Location- Wakefield WF2
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.45pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm
Free parking
Company benefits
Permanent
 
 
Key responsibilities

• Enter daily cash receipts and bank transactions to SAP
• Enter supplier invoices and overseeing GRN nominal legers on SAP
• Preparing bank payments and transfers
• Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts reporting any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with relevant business partners
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, current/invoice finance on SAP to bank statements
• Liaise with customers to settle aged debt and develop close working relationships to maintain company targets around aged debt levels
• Process payroll for hourly paid employees including overseeing timesheets and entering onto Sage 50 Payroll
• Assist with record keeping of holidays/sickness/absences of all employees on HR database
• Adhere to the company''s or organisation''s financial policies and procedures
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain stock levels with respect to uniform, PPE equipment and stationary
• Prepare month end general ledger accounts and journals such as bank accounts, payroll and depreciation
• Administer purchasing for the company
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers
• Review and adhere to department budgets
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with ad hoc admin tasks/projects

 
What we are looking for

• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong excel skills
• Strong organisational & administrative skills
• Computer & IT skills
• Strong problem solving & analysis skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to adapt and respond well to change

 
Qualifications

• GCSE’s
• Currently AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part qualified looking to progress (or in study at the moment)
• Level 4 AAT Qualification is desirable

 
If you think that this Finance Assistant role is for you then please “click apply.”
 
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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