Finance Assistant

Your new company
This company with global reach develops, manufactures and produces innovative self-care products and is in an exciting period of growth. They have a great friendly team who are eager to welcome the next member of the team to their fantastic working environment.

Your new role
Your new role is filled with variety, supporting the day to day running of the financial operation and delivery of month-end reporting.
* Accurately implementing the sales invoice process (including raising the sales invoices) as required by the International and European Sales teams and ensuring this is reflected in the accounting system.
* Raising monthly intercompany licence fee sales invoices.
* Accurate and timely posting of supplier invoices to the Basecone and Twinfield systems once receiving the appropriate approval.
* Preparation of documentation in readiness for supplier payment runs i.e. supporting invoices and cost approval evidence.
* Maintenance and upkeep of the accounts payable ledgers and accounts receivable ledgers.
* Processing of bank payments to suppliers, corporation tax, VAT etc in accordance with the payments calendar.
* Allocation of bank payments and receipts to the cashbook in a timely manner and reconciliation of the bank statements.
* Maintenance of cashflow tracking and forecasting spreadsheets in support of Group Treasury reporting.
* Supporting the month-end close process, including the performance of AR, AP, intercompany, FA and other reconciliations to GL as required by the company.
* Supporting the supply chain team with the month-end stock reconciliation process and maintaining a clear log for stock-in-transit.
* Credit control activities including the sending of payment reminders and account statements to overdue customers, escalating issues if required.
* Preparing the intercompany matrix and processing journals if required.
* Supporting the year-end audit process by dealing with auditor requests and responses in a timely manner.
* Performance of annual supplier statement reconciliations, identifying and reconciling items and proactively resolving and correcting any differences.
* Monthly processing of UK expense claims, ensuring supporting receipts / invoices are obtained, ensuring claims adhere to the Group expenses policy.
* Processing credit card transactions on a monthly basis for all entities.
* Raising purchase orders as required by the business for both the UK and The Netherlands entities, ensuring these have been approved in accordance with the Group authorisation policy.
* Running open purchase order reports on a monthly basis and informing the Head of Management Accounts so that accruals postings can be generated.
* Calculation and submission of the Plastic Packaging Tax return to HMRC and gathering information from operational teams.
* Support analysis of transactions for monthly cost centre reporting as required by the Group Financial Controller.
* Supporting with ad hoc tasks as required and queries / communications from customers or suppliers (phone, emails, post) in a timely manner.
* Provide administration support for the Group's Private Healthcare, Death in Service and Pension schemes.

What you\'ll need to succeed
* Experience in a similar role
* AAT preferred
* To always work in accordance with company standards and regulatory guidelines
* To actively meet individual, team and company aims and objectives.
* To behave in a positive and professional manner.
* To demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
* To be highly self-motivated and organised.
* To work as part of the team and develop great working relationships with colleagues and customers.

What you\'ll get in return
* 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
* FREE Products
* Company Share Scheme
* Pension contribution
* Health Insurance

What you need to do now

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