Finance Assistant

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Finance Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist market.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality and customer service and is looking to strengthen its finance team with a hands-on Finance Assistant who can support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will become an integral member of a small and collaborative finance team, providing support across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger activities.

Your new role

This role will commence on an initial temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoices
Setting up new supplier and customer accounts
Supplier statement reconciliations
Managing customer credit accounts
Chasing outstanding debt and supporting credit control activities
Processing and checking payments for accuracy
Managing finance inbox communications and resolving supplier and customer queries
Company credit card reconciliations
Bank reconciliations
Preparing financial reports and spreadsheets for management review
Liaising with stakeholders across the business
Supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration and reporting requirements What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger position
Strong Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger experience
Bank reconciliation experience
Credit control experience
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and organisational skills
Experience using Sage 200
Good Microsoft Excel skills
A proactive and positive approach to work
Experience working within a commercial or SME environment would be advantageous What you'll get in return

Salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience
Initial temp-to-perm opportunity
Immediate start available
Broad exposure across the finance function
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Direct support from the Finance Manager
Long-term career development opportunities
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to become part of a growing and successful businessWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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