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Finance Assistant | Temporary | Syston | Up to £13.50 per hour
Macildowie are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded business in Syston, looking to strengthen their finance team with an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance Assistant.
Why Join?This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, where you'll play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. If you enjoy working with numbers, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect role for you.Key ResponsibilitiesPayment Processing:* Preparing accurate weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payments.* Processing expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and authorisation procedures.Accounts Payable:* Processing supplier invoices, ensuring correct ledger coding and approval.* Ensuring payments are made in line with company policies.* Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving queries efficiently.Sales Ledger & Invoicing:* Raising accurate monthly sales invoices.* Correcting billing errors where necessary.* Liaising with local authorities to ensure all required information (purchase orders, references, etc.) is in place for timely payments.General Finance Duties:* Performing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.* Managing the finance inbox to ensure queries are handled promptly.* Processing weekly and monthly petty cash requests.What We're Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you should have:* Experience - Previous experience in a finance/accounts role, ideally handling high volumes of purchase invoices. Experience with self-invoicing and reconciliations is a plus.* Systems Knowledge - Familiarity with SAP or Sage accounting systems is essential. Experience with Sage 50 is desirable.* Excel Skills - Strong proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs.* Attention to Detail - A high level of accuracy and ability to spot discrepancies.* Communication Skills - Ability to liaise confidently with internal teams and external suppliers.* Team Player - A collaborative approach, but also the confidence to use your initiative when needed.Apply Now!If you're looking for a new challenge in finance and want to work in a great team, we'd love to hear from you. Upload your CV today, and we'll be in touch with more details.
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