Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Wakefield area as they look to recruit a Finance Assistant into their team on a full time, permanent basis.Responsibilities:

• Input invoices onto the purchase ledger  
• Liaise with all departments to ensure that all invoices are dealt with in line with audit requirements and within a reasonable time scale
• Ensure that invoices have the appropriate authorisation prior to paying them 
• Manage purchase ledger queries from suppliers and staff in a professional and timely manner
• Liaise with sales to make sure the completion statements are accurate and issued to customers in a timely fashion
• Prepare and Process month end journals  
• Prepare Production of daily cash flow forecast for Treasury 
• Raise invoices, manage cash collection & maintain the Receivables Leger 
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations 
• Assist in the preparation of tax packs  
• Support the Finance Manager and Finance Director by assisting in the preparation of financial information in an efficient and timely manner 
• Provide holiday cover within the department as required

Person Specification:

• Previous experience working in an accounts department preferably in a purchase ledger  
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel 
• Experience of working with an ERP system 
• Computer proficiency
• Working in a time-critical environment

If this looks like a role for you then please get in touch or apply now.