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- Job Type: Full-time, Perm
- Location: North Shields
- Salary: £26-30k D.O.E
My client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves comprehensive management of the Ledger Accounts, ensuring accurate and timely financial processes which are crucial for the smooth operation of our finance department.
Day-to-day of the role:- Responsible for raising customer invoices and managing the end-to-end ledger accounts, including monthly reviews and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Update cash flow actuals and forecasts on a weekly basis.
- Conduct credit control for the Sales Ledger and perform credit checks for new customers.
- Send statements to customers and maintain regular updates via credit safe.
- Manage continuous customer credit limits and host weekly debtor calls.
- Allocate receipts to invoices promptly
- Issue customer statements/reminders.
- Maintain the Accounts Receivable inbox daily, ensuring all queries are monitored and resolved.
- Report daily cash balances to the Finance Lead and process bank statements.
- Perform bank reconciliation for all accounts and post all cash payments and receipts to the Business System in a timely manner.
- Support project work, including cost reduction initiatives, and handle the uploading of BACS to the bank system.
- Process ad hoc bank payments to suppliers and expense payments to staff.
- Reconcile revenue recognition in the Business System and provide support for both internal and external audits.
- Offer support to the wider business for process improvements and handle other ad hoc tasks within the Finance Department.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
To apply for this Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV now!
