Finance Assistant - 9-month FTC

As a finance assistant, you will be working within a team responsible for overseeing the accounts function of our business. You will be undertaking finance tasks whilst also being the first point of contact in the team for accounts related client queries. Full training will be provided to ensure that you are equipped with the necessary information to carry out the role to the highest standards.,

• Using SAGE accounting software to complete finance tasks such as importing daily orders, allocating payments, posting invoices, and raising statements
• Sending weekly or monthly statements to clients, depending on their requirements
• Using Excel to creating invoices and statements for clients and suppliers who require manual or self-billed invoices/ statements
• Taking responsibility for credit control and escalating emerging issues with client debt whilst maintaining client relationships
• Ensuring that our accounts processes remain flexible depending on the needs of the client and adapting processes to fit with this
• Responding to incoming email and phone accounts enquiries with a view to developing, maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients
• Raising credits and invoices to clients where required when products are added/ cancelled from their orders
• Other finance related tasks as and when necessary for the needs of the business, You may have experience of the following: Accounts Assistant, Finance Support Officer, Accounting and Credit Control Assistant, Ledger Administrator, Financial Operations Coordinator, Accounts and Client Relations Executive, Billing and Payments Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Finance and Credit Controller, Client Accounts Officer, etc.
  
  Experienced in using Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in SAGE is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
• Previous sales ledger/credit control experience desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, Accurate attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven for results
• Curious to challenge the status quo
• Unified in working together for the same goals and vision
• Driven to achieve, succeed, and progress
• Passionate about our customers, our business, and personal performance
  
  Pension: (3% contributory)
• Healthcare scheme: claim up to £1,000 back with Simply Health
• Death in service: cover of 3 x salary
• Perks at Work: exclusive member discounts across a range of goods and services
• Community Day on us: volunteer in your community for one day each year
• CPD Opportunities: training and development opportunities to boost your confidence, realise your strengths and develop your career with us.