Finance Assistant

Location Grimsby

Salary £30000 per annum

Sector Accountancy & Finance

Job Type Contract

Hours Full Time

Date Listed 17/04/2024

Reference DS-23997

Finance Assistant – Grimsby – Minimum 6-9 Month Contract – Up to £30,000

Chase & Holland are working exclusively with a well-established, market leading innovator and manufacturer, who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to bolster their finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for UK purchase ledger function, auditing of raw materials consumption, Sales General and Administration.

 
Package includes:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Free parking
Finance Assistant Responsibilities:  

 
  • Process all transactions associated with the purchase ledger function including reconciliation
  • Manage the accounting and detailed reporting of all factory cost centres, liaising with managers at two sites as and when required
  • Manage supplier payments in accordance with invoices
  • Ensure supply whilst also always optimising cashflow for the UK business
  • Liaise with UK and overseas suppliers and managers as appropriate to ensure any problems are resolved
  • Audits and verifies the monthly raw material consumptions
  • Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support the Financial Accountant
  • Process personnel expense claims
  • Prepares ad-hoc financial, operational and commercial exercises/information/reports

Required Skills & Experience: 

 
  • Highly numerate and IT literate including SAP and MS Excel
  • Ability to meet reporting deadlines and prioritise
  • Understanding of relevant accounting standards
  • Good communicator both verbal and written
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
  • Able to identify, develop and adopt new practices
  • High professional standards regarding accuracy, integrity and confidentiality

If you are interested in finding out about this exciting ‘Finance Assistant’ opportunity, please click ‘apply now’. 
 
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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