Finance Assistant

Salary

£22000 - £25000 per annum

Location

United Kingdom,--Oldham

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Agility is delighted to work with a well-established and returning client of ours. This group was founded over 150 years ago and they have a turnover of over £15 million. This group started as a cotton weaver and throughout the years it has grown and developed to manufacture glass fibres, aramids and carbon fibre.

Due to an internal promotion, they are looking for a Finance Assistant to join their Oldham office reporting into the Financial Controller. The Oldham office is a fast-paced environment with around 60 employees and is a progressive and growing business.

If you are looking for a role to join a fast, busy and supportive environment then this is the role for you…

What you will be doing:

  • Supporting month-end processes including preparation and posting of prepayments, accruals, other general journals as required and physical WIP stocktakes and month end balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Reconcile bank accounts daily and at month end.
  • Reconciliation of Inter-Company statements to the ledger and the process of monthly Inter Company Payments.
  • Preparing the mid-month and monthly supplier payment runs and input ad-hoc online banking payments.
  • Update and post cash book entries for all bank accounts and all invoice discounting accounts
  • Maintain and monitor customer credit insurance on an ongoing basis.
  • Liaise with customers and the internal sales team to ensure payments are received within terms.
  • Reconcile supplier accounts to supplier statements, investigating and correcting any differences.
  • Liaise with suppliers about payments to ensure supplies are not disrupted.
  • Processes supplier invoices.
  • Process credit notes and make sure queries are resolved.
  • Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
  • Reviewing Customer accounts to make sure they are in line with their credit limits.
  • Stock Reconciliation of physical areas and stock lines.

About you:

  • Analytical and technically strong.
  • Good IT skills with knowledge of current technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent Excel skills.

In return you will receive:

  • Starting salary up to £25,000 dependent on experience
  • 25 days + bank holidays
  • 2 x salary Life Insurance
  • 3% Company contribution to pension
  • Healthcare Scheme

What's next?

  • If you are interested in this role, please apply now.
  • If you would like to find out more then please get in touch.

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