A superb opportunity for a finance assistant to join this growing business based in South East Kent. Client Details My client is a local success story, having grown year on year and established a fabulous reputation for themselves in their field. Description Processing customer orders, including data entry on a third party portal, this is a core part of the role and can take up to a third of the working day Liaise directly with customers (telephone and email) to resolve any issues with deliveries or orders Liaise directly with carriers (mainly on telephone) to resolve any issues with deliveries Use SAGE 50 for various tasks for instance raising invoices and delivery notes Over time learn how to produce the Company's monthly Management Accounts to a high degree of accuracy - some understanding of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet accounting is an essential requirement to be considered for the role liaise with third party carbon neutral consultants to fully understand and implement recommend policies and procedures manager our internal and external reporting and procedures to ensure that our ISO 22000 certification continues to be secured. general office tasks, to include but not limited to answering the telephone, ordering stationary, scanning documents Ordering key raw materials from suppliers to ensure that we are never out of stock of materials needed in production Profile Proven experience in a Finance environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment is essential Proficiency in SAGE 50 accounts Strong data entry skills with a keen eye for detail is absolutely essential. Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organisation and accuracy, and the ability to work under your own initiative Familiarity with office equipment such as printers and scanners Experience of dealing with external professional bodies would be advantageous Job Offer A competitive salary and a great working environment