Finance Assistant

Adept Resourcing Group is proud to be working alongside a world-class and globally recognised precision engineering company in their search for a Financial Assistant to join their Rotherham based Head Office.

The group as a whole boast a £30 Million t/o and as such are seeking to hire a Finance Assistant ensure the team if fully resourced in preparation for their upcoming changes.

We are searching for an AAT qualified Finance Assistant with a great personality and down to earth approach to their role who is looking for a role within a well-established, globally recognised and exciting company. With their employees at the heart of their company, the right Financial Assistant will benefit from their dedication to employee happiness and retention.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Finance Assistant:

• Processing supplier invoices/credit notes to the purchase ledger.
• Processing weekly supplier payment runs and individual payments when necessary.
• Verifying supplier statements with the purchase ledger records.
• Dealing with all accounts payable queries via email and telephone calls.
• Bank postings and reconciliations.
• Processing invoice uploads from the production system to Sage.
• Reviewing any price variances/discrepancies with purchase invoices and purchase orders within the month.
• Maintain export documentation files for HMRC purposes.
• Supporting the annual audit process by completing requested samples.
• Review and update finance procedures to ensure relevant and adhere to company policy.
• Perform credit control procedures to ensure timely receipt of cash and resolve any queries.
• Any ad hoc tasks to support the Finance Manager and Financial Controller.

Finance Assistant Specifications:

Essential attributes:

• Previous experience in Finance
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Previous experience working with Sage package.
• High individual and collaborative standards of quality and productivity.
• Determination to offer the best experience both to internal and external customers.
• A systematic, organised and efficient approach to problems and tasks.
• Strong dependability.
• A Strong ability to build good relationships and work as part of a team.
• Resilience, determination and the ability to be flexible with your approach to change.

Desirable Attributes:

• AAT Level 2 or AAT Level 3 qualification.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to lead, make decisions and motivate and inspire people to achieve objectives and goals.
• Ability to gain clear agreement and commitment from others.
• Ability to be persuasive.
• Ability to negotiate terms favourable to all parties.
• Ability to set clear objectives and regular measures of progress.
• Strong commercial focus within the manufacturing and engineering industries.
• An innovative and fresh approach to new ideas.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 (Open to Discussion)
• Pension Scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• 'Save as you Earn’ Scheme.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Employee Assistance Program