Finance Assistant

Finance assistant responsible for full oversight of both the sales and purchase ledgers, daily bank reconciliations and processing of the weekly driver payroll. The successful candidate would also be required to assist the finance manager with wider financial duties including data analysis and weekly reporting processes. The position offers a varied workload within a busy and collaborative office environment.

Main Duties:

• Sales ledger responsibilities including creating and monitoring new customer accounts, processing sales invoices and credit notes, monitoring credit limits and chasing outstanding debts
• Purchase ledger responsibilities including processing purchase invoices and credit notes and initiating accurate payments to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation and processing of weekly driver payroll on Sage 50 payroll
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly/monthly reports and analysis
• Supervision of fuel stock, obtaining quotes and placing bulk orders as required
• Analyse monthly expenses and process through the accounting software
• Assist with year-end audit process
• Ad-hoc assistance with other financial responsibilities including VAT submissions, budgets and cash forecasting.

What We Need From You?

• Good communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, particularly those directly linked to the finance department.
• Passes in English & Maths
• Intermediate/Advanced excel skills (and proficient in the operation of other Microsoft programmes and accounting software)
• Previous experience in Logistics and Transport preferable

Role Details:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Additional day off for your Birthday (after probation)
• Life assurance from day one
• Office parking
• Dress for your diary
• Working hours of 0900 – 1730, Monday – Friday

NO AGENCIES PLEASE