Finance Assistant

A high growth Retail business that I'm delighted to be partnered with are looking to add a Finance Assistant to their growing finance function in Tameside.

In this varied and fast paced Finance Assistant role, you will be reporting into a Transactional manager and covering duties that support both the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.

What my client is offering...

• A competitive salary including monthly bonus scheme!
• Excellent company benefits including subsidised gym membership and retail discounts
• A vibrant office culture
• Progression opportunities

Your duties in this role will include...

• Payment Processing: Handle cash, cheques, BACS, and credit card payments, accurately recording them in our accounting system.
• Cash Management: Maintain the cash float, including ordering change from Loomis as needed.
• Credit Notes and Receipts: Allocate credit notes and cash receipts promptly to customer accounts.
• Document Management: Scan and electronically file finance documents within our ADM system.
• Transport Run Sheets: Maintain and reconcile daily transport run sheets.
• Trade Counter Support: Assist with trade counter paperwork.
• Incoming Calls: Manage the accounts inbox, handling incoming calls related to financial matters.
• Supplier Invoices: Match, batch, and resolve queries related to supplier invoices, including coding.
• Purchase Inbox: Manage the purchase inbox efficiently.
• Banking and Reconciliation: Perform daily banking activities and reconcile accounts.
• Expense Claims: Check and process employee expense claims.
• Supplier Statements: Reconcile supplier statements.
• Supplier Account Maintenance: Set up and update supplier accounts.
• Supplier Payments: Prepare and process supplier payments in accordance with our approval policy.
• Petty Cash: Manage petty cash funds.
• Rebate Credits: Post monthly rebate credits.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Be prepared to handle additional duties as required.

To be considered for this position, you must have...

• A minimum of 12 months experience in a similar position
• A detail orientated approach to administrative tasks
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

For more information regarding this exciting Finance Assistant opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with an up to date CV. Alernatively, you can contact me directly on .

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates