Maternity Cover – 10 months
£32,000 – £38,000
Office based, Monday to Friday
We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Assistant to join a well-established UK-based manufacturing business based in East Kent.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of day-to-day finance activities, supporting the wider finance function and working closely with colleagues across the business.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is essential, as this is the system used throughout the role.
The Role:
As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the accounts function, with duties covering areas such as:
Managing customer and supplier accounts, including account set-up and ongoing maintenance.
Supporting credit control and following up outstanding customer payments.
Preparing debtor information and regular financial reports for management.
Processing sales and purchase invoices, credit notes and customer statements.
Managing cash allocations, payment journals and supplier payment runs.
Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
Raising sales invoices and supporting stock-related invoicing.
Processing inter-company transactions between the company's businesses.
Assisting with purchasing and order administration, including raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records.
Processing delivery documentation, supplier invoices and customer remittances through NAV.
Maintaining accurate records relating to timber deliveries and stock movements.
Supporting the monthly payroll process, including PAYE/CIS payments and relevant deductions.
Processing staff expenses and reimbursements.
Responding to finance-related queries from customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
Supporting month-end processes and providing information to Group Accounts.
Assisting with internal and external audit requirements.
General finance administration, including maintaining accurate electronic and paper records.
The successful candidate will have/be:
Previous experience in an accounts/finance position.
Hands-on experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 – essential.
Good understanding of general accounts processes.
Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, credit control and payments.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £38000.00 per year