Sales Ledger

Consult KA; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant in Newcastle-under-Lyme to manage the sales ledger, assist with month-end processes, and work with a finance team. This role requires strong Excel skills and a willingness to learn. Candidates should be qualified by experience or studying towards AAT. This opportunity offers a salary of £25.5k-27k and great benefits including 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn.
• Qualifications or experience related to finance are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Raise and post Accounts Receivable invoices daily.
• Ensure timely Credit Control collection aligned with policies.
• Prepare monthly reports for Accounts Receivable.
• Assist with month-end processes, including reconciliations.
• Develop relationships with departments and customers.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Willingness to learn

Education

Qualified by experience or studying towards AAT

Job description

Finance Assistant

Are you a passionate finance professional, love working with numbers, Excel and personal development? If you have answered YES to the above, then read on for more information about this Sales Ledger/Finance Assistant opportunity…

We have the pleasure to support with the recruitment of a Sales Ledger/Finance Assistant for a long-established organisation in Newcastle under Lyme. You will be led by a qualified Head of Finance to take full control of the sales ledger and support with month end tasks.

Based in Newcastle under Lyme, you will be working within a small and successful Finance team, where you will support and contribute towards the organisations' continued success.

This opportunity is not to be missed. Fantastic benefits which include 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and flexible working hours.

What experience we need from you?

• Raising Accounts Receivable invoices on a daily basis
• Posting Accounts Receivable receipts on a daily basis
• Ensure Credit Control collection in line with company payment policy
• Monthly reporting for Accounts Receivable and specific customers
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship(s) with all departments (particularly Customer Support), colleagues and customers
• Maintenance of customer information on Accounts Receivable ledger
• Production and distribution of monthly customer statements
• Assisting the Head of Finance with month end processes including preparing appropriate journals for month end close i.e. accruals, debit/credit cards
• Contribute to achieve month end close i.e. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations
• To work with the team to continually improve processes

What you will need to succeed?

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• You must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a strong willingness to learn and progress
• Qualified by experience or studying towards AAT

Essential Details

Position – Finance Assistant

Location – Stoke-on-Trent

Salary – £25.5-27k + benefits

If you are a motivated and passionate Finance professional looking to grow your career within a manufacturing organisation, then introduce yourself to Kerri-Ann Hargreaves at Consult KA on 01782 446433 or via [e-mail] who would be happy to share further information.

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