Finance Assistant - Temporary contract
Full time – Hybrid Working
Leeds
Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant for a large Manufacturing company in Central Leeds. This role is joining a large, well-established finance team. The position will cover all aspects of Accounts Payable and Credit Control. You will be reporting directly into the Finance Lead. The role is a temporary position to begin with, however there is potential to go permanent for the right person.
Key responsibilities
1. Responsible for ensuring correct invoices are distributed to customers
2. Distribution of invoices via email or post to customers
3. Serve as point of contact for customer invoice related queries
4. Ensure that invoices are processed and paid in a timely manner.
5. Processing PO invoices
6. Reviewing and maintaining GRNI
7. Obtain authorisation for non-PO invoices, note GL code on the invoice and process
8. Escalate supplier account chasers to Finance Lead
9. Assist with AP queries
10. Reconcile supplier statements and review monthly with Finance Lead
11. Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items
12. Responsible for allocation of all banking transactions
13. Download daily bank statements
14. Allocating all transactions that have gone through the bank
15. Setting up payments for authorisation by the Finance Lead
16. Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
17. Responsible for the debt management of the Company’s outstanding customer debts.
18. Ensure the company outstanding debts are within Customer Credit limits by strong credit control.
19. Liaise with Sales Account Managers for overdue outstanding debts Distribution of monthly Statements to customers via email/post
20. Monthly review of overdue debt with Finance Lead and follow the agreed action plan for debt over 30 days.
21. Issue legal letters to customers when agreed by Finance Lead/Sales Account Manager
22. Complete credit reports on potential new customers as and when required
23. Reconciling and maintaining the accounts receivable ledger
To be successful considered for this role, you will bring the following experience / skills:
24. Attention to detail in a fast-paced, challenging environment
25. Proven end to end Credit Control experience
26. Excellent communication skills
27. Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables
28. Experience in a similar role is essential