Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Location: Hull

Salary: £25-£27k per annum DOE

Our client is on a mission to revolutionise the UK's renewable energy sector. As an emerging player in commercial solar panel installations nationwide, they offer a fantastic scheme that enables businesses to leverage the energy savings and environmental benefits of solar energy.

We are partnering with them to recruit a Finance Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis at their Head Office in Hull. This role is perfect for someone recently qualified in a finance role or with around 12 months of experience, looking to grow with a forward-thinking company.

Finance Assistant Role Overview:

You will handle the preparation of management accounts, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, supplier payments, budgets and forecasting, and month-end journals, including prepayments and accruals. You will also oversee the credit control team to ensure prompt payments from customers.

Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all incoming emails, noting actions taken.
Handle day-to-day finance administration, both internal and external communications.
Process customer sales orders and manage the purchase ledger.
Process purchase invoices, ensuring correct coding and compliance with purchase orders.
Handle supplier payments and postings, reconcile supplier statements.
Manage the sales ledger and post customer receipt cash.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Provide general administrative support to the finance team and complete ad-hoc duties as needed.
Cover operational tasks during holidays or sickness.

Requirements:

Relevant NVQ qualifications and GCSE level education or equivalent.
Experience with Microsoft Applications and at least 1 year in a finance role.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and customer service experience.
Proficiency in Xero (or similar software), Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities:

Strong communication skills and the ability to support wider teams.
Ability to work in a busy and demanding environment.
Pride in work, strong judgment, and risk management skills.
Hands-on, team player with a proactive approach.

Benefits:

Salary of up to £25k-£27k per annum (dependent on experience)
Company pension scheme
Birthday off
Nationwide gym membership

To apply for this role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Faye on (phone number removed).

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