Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Padiham, Burnley

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Our client based in Padiham is currently looking to hire an experienced Finance Assistant to join the team. This is an excellent opportuntiy to join a group of companies which is continously growing, they also promote from within recognising staff achievements.

Role and Responsibilities

* Daily bank posting & reconciliation

* Review and confirm sales invoices, convert from draft to Invoice and issue to customer

* Monitor and action the company accounts email inbox

* Request authorisation by relevant manager for non-PO Invoices via adobe DocuSign

* Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports

* Credit Control, debt chasing and constant monitoring of current credit limits ensuring all customers stick within their assigned credit limit

* Circulate weekly debtor reports around the management team with commentary

* Weekly BACS payment run to ensure all suppliers are paid to terms

* Supplier statement reconciliation

* Monthly company credit card statement reconciliation

* Full control over purchase ledger, ensure invoices match PO & enter/query with PM if not

* Any ad hoc financial duties

* Monthly PAYE payment (to reach HMRC by 22nd)

* Credit check new customers/prospects and ensure the account is correctly set up

Qualifications and education requirements

* Sound knowledge of Excel and Excel functions

* Attention to detail to catch errors

* Strong math abilities

* Great organizational skills

* Good knowledge of accounting practices

* Time management skills

* Ability to follow company policies

* Ability to work independently and on a team

* Strong financial and accounting background, with excellent communication skills