Finance Assistant - The Guardian : Job Details

Finance Assistant

Location: Oldham, office based

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm (negotiable)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Accounts Team of one of the UK’s most successful lighting companies. The company is a forward-thinking and progressive leader in the lighting industry with promising and exciting plans for the future

The Role                                                 

They are looking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded, individual with proved Sales Ledger experience within a fast paced, busy Accounts Department.

Their varied client base, including drop ship clients, supply information in many formats so strong analytical and I.T Skills are essential, especially Excel.

The ideal candidate will be a key member of the finance team and will undertake a varied and interesting range of Sales Ledger tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining detailed blue chip client records.
• Dealing with complex payment reconciliations.
• Allocating payments from various sources such as Excel, PDF’s, Portals Etc
• Acting on, liaising with, internal account managers and external clients resolving queries.
• Proactively maintaining your allocated accounts to produce accruals, anticipated payment days, cash flow analysis and budgets etc.
• Maintain effective communication between clients and colleagues always to ensure an efficient and smooth service and customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring collections & cash targets are achieved.
• Collating, acting and ensuring timely resolution of debts hindering cash collection.
• The ability to expedite accurate, factual information to peers.
• Internal Recharges.
• Provide holiday cover to other members of the department as needed, including retail outlet banking & reconciliations, processing stock & utility invoices.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply.