***No agencies please***
About You
We're looking for someone who is dependable, methodical and happy working a varied role in a small, friendly office. You should be comfortable taking ownership of routine finance processes and making sure tasks are completed properly.
We're looking for someone who is approachable, willing to help and comfortable communicating with people across different areas of the business.
Hours
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 14:30
Location
Kempston, Bedfordshire - This is an office based role.
About the Role
Thatchreed Limited is looking for a reliable and organised part-time Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Finance department.
This is a varied role covering sales ledger, purchase ledger and general finance administration. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and other departments across the business to ensure transactions are processed accurately, paperwork is complete and routine finance processes are kept up to date.
The role would suit someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is comfortable working independently, managing routine tasks and following established processes.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
- Post and allocate customer cash receipts accurately within Business Central.
- Send customer statements and payment reminders for overdue accounts.
- Assist with general credit control administration and follow up outstanding balances where required.
- Review sales orders awaiting approval and approve orders that meet the company's agreed credit criteria.
Purchase Ledger
- Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Check invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
- Investigate straightforward invoice discrepancies and liaise with colleagues or suppliers where necessary.
- Process a monthly supplier payment run
- Assist with maintaining accurate supplier records and purchase ledger information.
Purchasing & Shipping Administration
- Provide general administrative support for purchase orders, including checking that documentation is complete and correctly recorded.
- Check shipping, import and supporting documentation against purchase orders and supplier invoices.
- Process payment of stock invoices once approved.
Reporting
- Generate regular management reports from Business Central.
- Assist with preparing information for management reporting.
- Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, finance assistant or similar administrative role.
- Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently while knowing when an issue should be escalated.
- A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Desirable:
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar accounting/ERP system.
- Any experience in a retail/wholesale business environment.
- Previous experience of credit control.
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
