Finance Assistant

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Finance Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist market.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality and customer service and is looking to strengthen its finance team with a hands-on Finance Assistant who can support the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will become an integral member of a small and collaborative finance team, providing support across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger activities.

Your new role

This role will commence on an initial temporary basis with the intention of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger invoices
• Setting up new supplier and customer accounts
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing customer credit accounts
• Chasing outstanding debt and supporting credit control activities
• Processing and checking payments for accuracy
• Managing finance inbox communications and resolving supplier and customer queries
• Company credit card reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparing financial reports and spreadsheets for management review
• Liaising with stakeholders across the business
• Supporting the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration and reporting requirements

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger position
• Strong Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger experience
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Credit control experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience using Sage 200
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Experience working within a commercial or SME environment would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Salary of up to 35,000 depending on experience
• Initial temp-to-perm opportunity
• Immediate start available
• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Direct support from the Finance Manager
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to become part of a growing and successful business

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)