Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful FMCG business in Mid Kent in the search for a Finance Assistant. The role will focus on supporting the finance function for the entire organisation on all aspects of Purchase Ledger, and to be responsible for allocating invoices onto the system whilst managing the payment process. This role will be predominantly remote with occasional travel to the Maidstone Office although for initial training could be office based if required.
Key Duties to Include:
1. Ownership of accounts inbox
2. Day to day processing of invoices
3. Sending invoices for approval to be paid
4. Daily banking
5. Weekly payment runs
6. Vendor account management, reconciliations, statements and dealing with queries
7. Processing expenses
8. Ad Hoc payments on request
9. Generating Aged Payable reports weekly
10. Processing of standing orders and purchase orders
11. Generating recharge invoices
12. Assisting with month end reporting and accruals
13. Assisting with audits
14. Assisting with other transactional team tasks as required
15. Other ad-hoc tasks as required
Key skills required:
16. Recent experience within a Purchase ledger or Accounts Assistant position
17. Good Excel skills including the use of pivot tables, V look-ups and basic formulas.
18. Excellent planning and organisation, with the ability to work independently and without close supervision
19. Good problem-solving skills
20. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
21. Strong verbal and numeracy skills with a diligence and attention to detail
22. Inquisitive nature with can do energy and attitude
23. Values driven and ethical team player, able to achieve high levels of business performance through collaboration, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
24. Intermediate / advanced working knowledge of MS suite particularly excel