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Finance Assistant

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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M32 9BD, England

Salary

£17 - £18 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves managing debtors and creditors, including raising sales invoices, overseeing credit control, and posting purchase invoices.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in the manufacturing industry and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, with strong communication skills.
  • The role requires a proactive attitude and the ability to adapt quickly to multiple systems, with SAP experience being essential.
  • A salary of £30,000 to £35,000 is offered, and applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience.
  • Occasional travel to Birmingham is required as part of the job duties.
Key Responsibilities:



Debtors Management

  • Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
  • Oversee credit control and maintain credit insurance.
  • Set up new customer accounts, ensuring all compliance checks are adhered to.
  • Manage customer statements and credit limits.


Creditors Management

  • Post purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
  • Set up new supplier accounts.
  • Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Upload payments to the bank for authorisation.


General Duties

  • Perform month-end bank reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Carry out administrative tasks and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Provide cover for wages and monitor payroll-related activities.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for finance and business performance.
  • Generate ad hoc reports for both local and group-level requirements.
  • Occasionally travel to Birmingham as part of your role.


Person Specification:



Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Logical thinker with an organised approach to work.
  • Previous experience using SAP.
  • IT literate and able to adapt quickly to multiple systems.
  • A proactive, "can-do" attitude, with the ability to adapt and work effectively in a small team.


Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience using Sage50 accounting software.
  • Familiarity with accounting system migrations.
  • A valid driving license.
  • Knowledge of dealing with overseas companies and foreign VAT.

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