Job Description

Position:

Finance Assistant

Reports to:

Finance Supervisor

Days of Work:

Mon - Fri

Hours of Work:

08:30 - 17:30

Salary:

25,500

Location:

Hereford

To implement the day-to-day Finance operations with a primary focus on purchase ledger responsibilities and occasional involvement in sales ledger tasks. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial processing, regulatory compliance, and the smooth financial running of the company, contributing to overall client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that incoming post for the department is scanned and distributed correctly. Raise invoices for clients following the relevant policies and procedures. Follow the credit control process to chase outstanding client payments. Answer incoming calls, take accurate messages and ensure that the appropriate individual returns the call. Handle client enquiries and payments both face to face and by telephone. Keep financial records up to date. Monitor and manage the purchase ledger inbox. Post purchase ledger invoices and maintain supplier records. Support with preparing and processing payment runs for purchase ledger invoices. Support daily bank reconciliations through the use of accounting software. Adhere to any rules or and regulations specific to the business. Work accurately towards strict targets and deadlines. Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training:

Have completed the minimum legal requirement of education
Experience:

Not required
Qualities & Attitude:

Diligent and methodical work ethic Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work independently and use own initiative A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment
Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the finance function is essential
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person