Finance Assistant
With a turnover of just under £20m, we are an award-winning food ingredients company supplying many global, well-known, bakery brands. Based on the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, we require an additional member of the finance team to support the growth of our business.
This is a full time role working 40 hours per week and is solely office-based.
Reporting into the Finance Manager, key responsibilities include:
· Raising multi-currency customer invoices and ensuring accuracy
· Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including sending monthly statements, credit control, queries and debtor reporting
· Ensure all new customers are correctly vetted and that the credit limits for existing customers are regularly reviewed
· Performing daily bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded
· Assist in month-end closing activities
· Responsibility for stock verification, valuation and reporting
· Manage the accounts email inbox and deal with any queries
· Assist with preparing weekly payment runs, ensuring creditors and PAYE are paid to terms
· Processing weekly payroll and management of pension scheme
· Assist with external audits by providing necessary documentation and information
The candidate requirements:
· AAT qualification or equivalent is desirable but not essential
· Experience in Sage 50 Accounts, Sage Payroll, Excel and Word (advanced level)
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to manage and prioritise work effectively
· Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle confidential information
· Work well in a fast-paced environment
Salary: £30 – 35K per annum based on a 40-hour working week
Non-contractual benefits: Christmas bonus, Westfield Health and Rewards Scheme
Please apply with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position together with a copy of your C.V. Applications that do not include a covering letter will be rejected.
Please note our modern and welcoming offices are located in a rural location with no public transport links; therefore, your own transport is essential.
Notice to recruitment agencies: We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies which are not part of our preferred supplier list (which is now closed to new suppliers). Thank you for your co-operation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you located within 20 miles of Cleobury Mortimer (DY14 8SY)
- Do you have experience in invoicing customers, credit control and payroll (Sage 50)?
Experience:
- finance : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- cover letter (required)
- driving licence/own transport (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
