Although this is not a traditional temp-to-perm role, permanent opportunities may arise in the business that this individual could be considered for.
As the Temporary Finance Assistant you will work as part of the Finance Team, primarily focussing on the Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger and Credit Control, as well as other wider duties. Key responsibilities of the Temporary Finance Assistant will include:
- Issuing invoices for all sales made by the company.
- Recording and maintaining a reference system for invoices so that transactions can be easily tracked.
- Receiving customer payments, recording cash, cheque and card transactions.
- Carrying out daily company banking tasks including cash handling and driving to and from the company bank as necessary.
- Reconciling invoice records with outstanding and aged debt.
- Working with customers, sales representatives, and managers on credit control and in recovering outstanding debt.
- Weekly Bank Reconciliation.
- Verifying the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from customers, customer service staff, sales representatives, and managers.
- Producing fortnightly debtors reports.
- Managing the company system for direct debits.
- Involvement in preparing for the annual audit and working with the external auditors to provide evidence for testing of transactions.
- Shared responsibility for day-to-day tasks which fall within the scope of an office administrator including, but not limited to, answering the phone and directing enquiries.
- Working knowledge and experience of accountancy software such Sage, Quickbooks or Xero, as well as MS Excel
- Experience in AR or Sales Ledger processing and Credit Control
- Experience in completing payroll or, the desire to learn this skill
- Studying or AAT qualified, or have equivalent experience
Based in York, this role is commutable from Dunnington, Heslington, Stamford Bridge, Elvington, Malton and surrounding areas, with onsite parking available.
If you are interested in this Temporary Finance Assistant role or would like more information, please apply now.
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