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I am seeking a Financial Assistant to support our client's finance department with tasks such as managing accounts payable and receivable, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. The role offers a salary of £25,000 per year, along with benefits including a company pension and a health and wellbeing programme.
Client Details
Our client is a reputable group retail company based in Portsmouth, dedicated to maintaining accurate financial operations and supporting the growth and development of their finance team. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their ranks.
Description
Finance Assistant:
- Process supplier invoices and employee expense reports promptly and accurately.
- Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, data entry, and payment processing.
- Assist with accounts receivable tasks, such as invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliations.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions recorded in the general ledger.
- Perform monthly reconciliations to trial balance.
- Process journal postings, including credit cards, petty cash, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation for audit purposes.
- Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis tasks as assigned by me or management.
- Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to resolve billing and payment inquiries.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up with customers to collect overdue payments promptly.
- Communicate with customers and sites via phone, email, and written correspondence to resolve billing issues, disputes, and payment discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, payment agreements, and collection efforts.
Profile
Finance Assistant:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial accounting (preferred).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in financial management software and MS Excel.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage tasks independently.
- Experience in accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
- Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving billing and payment issues.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of £25,000 per year.
- Company pension scheme.
- Health & wellbeing programme.
- Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative finance team.
- Potential for professional development and career advancement within the company.
