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Finance Assistant

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Posted a month ago
Location

Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6DQ, England

Salary

£20,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Finance Assistant
  • Job Type: 24 hours per week
  • Location: Lancaster 
  • Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 

We are seeking a diligent Finance Assistant to join our finance team. You will be responsible for managing sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, bank reconciliations, and providing support for month-end processes. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Raising sales invoices and processing Proof Of Deliveries.
  • Managing credit control by sending out reminders and maintaining contact with customers to identify issues early.
  • Handling bank postings and reconciliations, as well as controlling petty cash for all sites.
  • Processing purchase invoices, ensuring they are authorised and matched to purchase orders and delivery notes.
  • Assisting with the closing of sales and purchase ledgers at month-end, including reconciliations and processing late after date accruals.
  • Providing sales invoice analysis and debtors analysis for monthly accounts and Board pack.
  • Maintaining Parent company accounts, including inputting invoices, posting transactions, and bank reconciliations.
  • Supporting the Financial Controller and Assistant Management Accountant, providing cover and undertaking projects as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience with sales ledger, credit control, and purchase ledger processes.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software such as Sage.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Willingness to undertake training and personal development activities.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary 
  • 28 days annual leave 
  • Study support package
  • life insurance 
  • Health and wellbeing package

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.


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