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Finance Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Elevation Accountancy and Finance is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a full-time, permanent role in the Wakefield area.
  • The position involves managing purchase ledger tasks, handling invoices, and assisting in financial reporting.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in an accounts department, preferably in purchase ledger, and a working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
  • The role requires a proactive approach to managing queries and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should ideally have at least one year of relevant experience.

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Wakefield area as they look to recruit a Finance Assistant into their team on a full time, permanent basis.Responsibilities:

  • Input invoices onto the purchase ledger  
  • Liaise with all departments to ensure that all invoices are dealt with in line with audit requirements and within a reasonable time scale
  • Ensure that invoices have the appropriate authorisation prior to paying them 
  • Manage purchase ledger queries from suppliers and staff in a professional and timely manner
  • Liaise with sales to make sure the completion statements are accurate and issued to customers in a timely fashion
  • Prepare and Process month end journals  
  • Prepare Production of daily cash flow forecast for Treasury 
  • Raise invoices, manage cash collection & maintain the Receivables Leger 
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations 
  • Assist in the preparation of tax packs  
  • Support the Finance Manager and Finance Director by assisting in the preparation of financial information in an efficient and timely manner 
  • Provide holiday cover within the department as required

Person Specification:

  • Previous experience working in an accounts department preferably in a purchase ledger  
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel 
  • Experience of working with an ERP system 
  • Computer proficiency
  • Working in a time-critical environment

If this looks like a role for you then please get in touch or apply now.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.