Job Description
Company Overview:
Established in 1990, Beal UK is a family-owned and run business supplying high-quality consumable products to trade and industry across the UK. We work with customers across a wide range of sectors, combining a broad product range with dependable stock availability, competitive pricing and a strong focus on customer service.
We have experienced strong growth in recent years, supported by a back-office team that continues to expand as the business develops. As part of this growth, we are now looking for a Finance Assistant to join and support our existing finance team.
Job Purpose/Nature of work:
We have a new position available for an ambitious candidate that is looking to start a career in accounts and finance. This entry level finance role will provide a candidate with a well-rounded first finance role in a rapidly growing group of companies based in Morley and will provide a clear training and progression path to someone who is looking to develop a career in the area. The role will work closely with experienced finance staff and will develop skills in treasury, management accounting, sales and purchase ledger, financial reporting and credit control.
The role will be offered professional qualifications alongside extensive in house learning and the ideal candidate will be looking to complete many levels of professional qualifications to further their knowledge and increase their contribution to the group.
The ideal candidate will show strong communication skills and an enthusiasm to learn new skills and take on new tasks as they progress. A professional and confident phone and email manner would be required for credit control and invoice queries.
No prior finance experience is required, but some familiarity of working in an office environment may be beneficial for the candidate. The role is an onsite role at our offices in Morley and will be Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
A successful candidate will need to have a good grasp of computer programs including all Microsoft office functions and can quickly learn the various software packages used in the business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Posting bank payments and receipts, allocating to invoices
- Daily bank reconciliations
- Posting purchase invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Answering customer and supplier accounts queries
- Credit control, including active management of overdue debt
- Assist in preparation of payment runs
- Other Ad-hoc administrative tasks as require
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive financial information.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Solid numerical skills with the ability to spot errors.
- Ability to manage workload with competing priorities and frequent interruptions that require urgent attention
- Strong professionalism with high standards and quality of work output
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,500 plus professional qualification study courses and exam fees after probation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
