Finance Assistant

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Finance Assistant.This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist market. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and customer service and is looking to strengthen its finance team with a hands-on Finance Assistant who can support the day-to-day running of the finance function.Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will become an integral member of a small and collaborative finance team, providing support across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger activities. Your new roleThis role will commence on an initial temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent for the right candidate.Key responsibilities will include:Processing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoicesSetting up new supplier and customer accountsSupplier statement reconciliationsManaging customer credit accountsChasing outstanding debt and supporting credit control activitiesProcessing and checking payments for accuracyManaging finance inbox communications and resolving supplier and customer queriesCompany credit card reconciliationsBank reconciliationsPreparing financial reports and spreadsheets for management reviewLiaising with stakeholders across the businessSupporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration and reporting requirements What you''ll need to succeedTo be ..... full job details .....