Job Description

Who are we?

Tusk Lifting provide Lifting, Inspection and Equipment Rentals around the world, from our UK operating bases in Teesside, Glasgow, Liverpool and Hull.
First Tech Group companies include First Marine Solutions, First Integrated Solutions, First Subsea, Andrews Survey, Tusk Lifting, First Competence, North Sea Compactors, Mooring Systems based in Aberdeen, Montrose, Glasgow, Liverpool, Teesside, Hull and Lancaster, with a headcount of around 400 staff.

The Role?

We are seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to join the team based in Teesside on a full time, permanent basis.
Responsible for undertaking Finance Assistant duties, including the collections of all debtors in agreement with credit terms, whilst maintaining responsibility for the preparation of sales invoices, and monitoring the Accounts Payable process. The successful candidate will hold previous experience in a similar position, hold strong book-keeping skills, and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular excel.This list does not represent an exhaustive list but indicates the main responsibilities the post holder will be required to undertake:

Responsible for monitoring the accounts mailbox and responding to emails in a timely manner. Responsible for ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company procedures. Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations. Responsible for performing intercompany processing and reconciling intercompany accounts to ensure accuracy. Responsible for managing credit control activities, including following up on outstanding receipts and maintaining customer statements in accordance with company procedures, escalating to the Management Accountant as required. Responsible for accurately processing sales invoices including weekly and monthly hire runs in accordance with company procedures. Ensure sales invoices are issued and / or uploaded to client portals in accordance with client requirements and company procedures. Responsible for investigating and resolving invoice queries, liaising directly with clients as necessary. Responsible for processing employee expenses in accordance with company procedures. Responsible for processing company credit card statements ensuring receipts are received and transactions are correctly coded in line with the nominal structure and departments. Ensure adherence to end of month deadlines notifying the Management Accountant of any anomalies as necessary. Assist to support Operational departments by providing timely financial data, and assisting with ad-hoc finance related tasks. Assist with any other duties as required.

Your Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Previous experience in a similar role. Knowledge of accounting software. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Programmes, particularly Excel.

Preferred:

Proficient in the use of Sage Line 50 Accounts. Previous experience operating InspHire.

About You?

High level of attention to detail. Strong numerical & book-keeping skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments. Flexible approach, team player, and ability to work independently. * Conscientious, meticulous and shows initiative.