Finance Assistant

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our client in Dargan Crescent to recruit a full time and permanent Finance Assistant. Job Purpose: To support the Finance Team and Senior Management by processing purchase and sales transaction and associated payments and receipts, performing credit control duties, maintaining accurate financial records and effective financial control and performing month-end cut-off processes accurately and in line with department deadlines Key Responsibilities Maintain the Purchase Ledger Handle customer payment queries Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers Process purchase invoices accurately and promptly Raise sales invoices and credit notes Manage credit control activities. Allocate payment and receipt transactions accurately against supplier / customer accounts Complete month-end cut-off processes accurately and in line with department deadlines Other related activities as required Essential Criteria 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English). 2+ years administration and finance experience. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook etc). Experience with MIS/ERP systems Willingness to learn and adapt to new finance systems / processes and new software. Desirable Criteria Accounting Technician qualification or part qualified. Experience with Opera, Accura or similar systems. Skills Required Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines Team player, flexible, and willing to support wider team deadlines. Working Hours You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required during busy periods to meet business needs. Salary will depend on experience and is negotiable - if interested please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.