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Finance Assistant

Sharp Consultancy

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their dynamic finance team in Wakefield. This role involves supporting the Financial Controller with both Sales and Purchase Ledger functions, ensuring smooth processing of invoices, and assisting with month-end and year-end processes. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in finance roles, strong Excel skills, and a positive attitude towards learning and development. The company offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in their finance career while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

  • Experience in finance roles, especially as a Finance Assistant.
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

  • Process invoices on Purchase and Sales Ledger.
  • Support month-end and year-end processes with the Management Accountant.
  • Reconcile bank accounts and process payroll monthly.

Skills

Finance / Accounts Assistant experience
Strong Excel Skills
Motivated and focused individual
Positive attitude towards work

Job description

Working as part of a member of a small finance team in a construction business based in Wakefield as Finance Assistant you will support the FC and will assist in the smooth processing of both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions whilst covering various other aspects of transactional finance as and when needed.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Finance Assistant are to include:

  1. Processing invoices on Purchase and Sales Ledger
  2. Ensure all invoices are correctly authorised and processed
  3. Reconcile customer statements
  4. Ensure all purchase order documentation is complete
  5. Handling queries
  6. Working closely with the Management Accountant to support month-end and year-end processes
  7. Reconciling bank accounts/credit cards
  8. Processing a small Payroll on a monthly basis
  9. Performing other ad hoc duties as required

This role will suit individuals who have the following skills and experiences:

  1. Previous / current experience as Finance / Accounts Assistant.
  2. Strong Excel Skills (including pivot tables, lookups etc.)
  3. Work experience in a finance function within a busy working environment is highly advantageous
  4. Be a highly motivated and focused individual who has worked in a similar role in a fast paced environment
  5. Positive and open attitude to work, strong desire to learn, develop and progress within the role and further

If you are a Finance Assistant looking to continue your development over the long term with the addition of study support and a great work/life balance offering hybrid working and flexible work patterns, get in touch and apply immediately.

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