FINANCE ASSISTANT

The Position
Purchase Ledger:
Process, code and post purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes
Liaise with purchasing and other departments to resolve GRNI issues
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
Sales Ledger:
Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes
Reconcile customer statements and resolve discrepancies
Credit Control:
Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on overdue payments
Issue statements and reminders to customers
Escalate overdue accounts in line with company
Policy Banking:
Record and reconcile all bank transactions daily
Maintain the cash book in accurate and orderly manner
Prepare payment runs
Credit Card Expenses:
Reconcile company credit card statements and ensure supporting documentation is received
Process staff expenses claim in line with company policy
VAT Compliance:
Accurately code transactions for VAT purpose
Assist with VAT returns preparation and queries
Data Management Admin:
Set up new customers and suppliers in the accounting system
o Verify bank details, VAT numbers and other required information

o Ensure all relevant paperwork and compliance documents are received

Maintain up-to-date supplier and customer records
Maintain orderly accounting files and documentation
Monitor shared accounts email and ensure timely actioning or escalation of incoming correspondence
General Support:
Carry out ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required to support the wider finance team and business needs

Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and legal obligations, including those relevant to CNC machining and high-reliability manufacturing.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment, reporting any hazards, incidents, near-misses, or unsafe behaviours promptly and accurately.
Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriately, ensuring correct use in line with task and risk requirements.
Participate in mandatory EHS training, emergency response drills, and company health and wellbeing initiatives. Support a culture of continuous improvement in safety and sustainability, including contributing ideas for reducing risk, waste, and environmental impact. Demonstrate environmental awareness by following procedures for responsible use of materials, recycling, and energy conservation
Support a culture of continuous improvement in safety and sustainability, including contributing ideas for reducing risk, waste, and environmental impact.
Demonstrate environmental awareness by following procedures for responsible use of materials, recycling, and energy conservation. Read more