Finance Assistant
Temporary - Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £14.00 - £14.25 premium rate per hour
Based in Hartlepool
Immediate Start Required
A leading manufacturing company based in Hartlepool is looking for a temporary finance assistant to join a busy accounting team. You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and will be working with a friendly and welcoming team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide finance support for timely weekly / monthly reporting.
* Process invoices reconcile delivery notes to invoices received and purchase orders, in line with best practice processes.
* Ensure all purchases are fully and accurately recorded within the company's accounting system, including the proper allocation of supplier codes, nominal codes, and cost centres.
* Process customer refunds accurately and efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures. This includes verifying refund eligibility, generating refund documentation, and updating customer accounts within the accounting system.
* Provide regular reports to managers of departments.
* Maintain financial systems and make updates when necessary.
* Carry out monthly accounting procedures related to month-end.
* Generation of key reports.
* Involvement in the production of the monthly preparation of financial data for inclusion in the Management Accounts.
* Involvement in the production of the annual statutory accounts.
* Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements and company credit card(s).
* Dealing with expenses & data administration.
* Deal with (and resolve) general invoice queries via phone and email.
* Work on ad hoc projects as directed by the Financial Controller.
What you'll need to succeed
Essentials:
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a Finance role.
* An aptitude for IT - knowledge of software packages like Excel and SAGE.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics are a minimum requirement.
Personal Attributes:
* High attention to detail.
* Methodical and pragmatic approach to tasks.
* Good communicator and excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders and work well as part of a team.
* Positive mental attitude and embraces challenges and change.
* Honesty and integrity.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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