Our client, a successful North East Manufacturer, is currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join them on a full time, permanent basis.
This role offers a superb opportunity to join a supportive and thriving environment, in a business which is passionate about supporting their employees in all aspects of their career.
Culture and Company
This is a well established business in Gateshead who are passionate about supporting their employees in all areas.
Some of the benefits you could enjoy include:
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Scheme
• Yearly fundraising activities for staff nominated charity
• Staff discount for major retailers
• 33 days holiday
• And many more!
About the Finance Assistant Role
As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining customer accounts to ensure timely payment as well as supporting the finance team with their administration duties.
Other responsibilities will include:
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Accurately process payroll for all employees.
• Complete any data entry and reporting for the team.
• Contact customers to prompt payments and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers and make credit limit recommendations.
• Prepare and send out monthly statements to customers.
• Reconcile and allocate cash receipts against invoices in the sales ledger.
About the Finance Assistant
You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop relationships with a wide range of customers.
Other requirements will include:
• At least 2 years experience in finance administration
• Previous experience dealing with/managing the credit control.
• Experience with a range of administrative duties.
• Knowledgeable around Microsoft products particularly Excel.
• Experience with Payroll