RG Consultancy are working with a very well established Manufacturing business based in Crewe who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant within their SME to support the Finance Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for supporting the financial transactions, mainly Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger & Credit Control.

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Christmas close down
• Free onsite parking
• Study support for AAT
• Bonus scheme

Role responsibilities

• Process and accuracy record supplier invoices
• Match purchase orders and delivery notes with invoices
• Manage and maintain supplier accounts
• Prepare and process supplier statements
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Assist the finance manager with month end, year end and audit preparations
• Prepare and produce sales invoices
• Manage the credit control process, outstanding debtor balance and deal with aged debt
• Chase overdue invoices via phone and email
• Manage and maintain new and existing customer/client accounts information
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to ensure timely payments
• General finance admin duties as required by the finance manager

Person specification

• Qualified to level 3 AAT or above would be an advantage for this role
• Proven background working in a finance assistant/accounts assistant or bookkeeping role is essential
• Strong telephone and communication skills
• Strong IT & systems skills, use of SAGE would be an advantage
• Experience with MS Excel
• Experience within the manufacturing sector would be desirable but not essential