Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Support Assistant for our client in Lowestoft. If you are an organised, detail-oriented administrator, and want to join a company that values innovation, community, and the environment then we want to hear from you!
Location: Lowestoft
Salary dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Purpose of the Role:
As a Finance Support Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of Purchase Ledger duties and providing essential support to the Financial Controller in various accounting tasks. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, ensuring high levels of efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger Management: Accurately record and enter supplier invoices, ensuring they match Purchase Orders when applicable.
Supplier Queries: Resolve discrepancies by cross-checking Purchase Ledger entries against payments made and promptly addressing any queries from internal staff or external suppliers.
Invoice Processing: Input invoices into the ERP system, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
Payment Chasing: Chase customer Proforma payments, ensuring timely collection.
Supplier Statement Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier statements, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
Bank Payment Processing: Post bank payments and scan payment receipts, delivery notes, stock adjustment forms, and invoices.
Freight Invoice Checking: Verify freight invoice details for accuracy.
Credit Account Opening: Assist with opening new supplier credit accounts.
Utility Management: Take meter readings for utility suppliers.
Administrative Support: Frank and take the post to the drop-off point, assisting with stock-takes (spot checks on the two-bin system), and completing other tasks as needed to support the team and customers.
Team Collaboration: Work alongside colleagues to contribute to a positive team environment and the overall company mission. Key Skills & Attributes Required:
Professional & Personable: Friendly, approachable with a positive “can-do” attitude. Enjoys working in a team environment and always shows respect for colleagues.
Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal teams and external suppliers.
Numeracy: Strong numeracy skills and a good level of commercial awareness.
Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and tasks.
Proactive: Able to use own initiative and approach work with a problem-solving mindset.
Resilience: Demonstrates a resilient attitude, thriving under pressure while maintaining a professional approach.
Relevant experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
If you’re a motivated and meticulous individual with a passion for finance and excellent organisational skills, please send your CV to us! We’d love to hear from you