Trevor James Recruitment
Financial Assistant
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Finance Assistant
£30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
Shropshire/Worcestershire Border | Full-Time | Office-Based
Our client is a highly successful and award-winning food ingredients manufacturer with an annual turnover approaching £20 million. Supplying products to a number of globally recognised bakery brands, they continue to experience sustained growth and are now seeking a Finance Assistant to join their established finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and growing business, working closely with an experienced Finance Manager in a varied and hands-on role.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial processing and contributing to the smooth operation of the department.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Raising and processing multi-currency customer invoices accurately and efficiently
- Managing all aspects of accounts receivable, including credit control, customer queries, debtor reporting and issuing monthly statements
- Conducting credit checks for new customers and reviewing credit limits for existing accounts
- Performing daily bank reconciliations and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded
- Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting activities
- Managing stock verification, valuation and reporting processes
- Monitoring and responding to finance-related enquiries through the accounts inbox
- Supporting weekly payment runs, ensuring supplier and PAYE payments are made on time
- Processing weekly payroll and assisting with pension administration
- Supporting external audit requirements by preparing documentation and financial information
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About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a finance or accounts environment and be comfortable managing a varied workload in a fast-paced business.
You will possess:
- AAT qualification (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential
- Experience using Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Payroll
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- The ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Experience working effectively within a busy finance team
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Package
- Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Christmas Bonus
- Westfield Health & Rewards Scheme
- Opportunity to join a stable, growing and successful business
Additional Information
This is a fully office-based position, working 40 hours per week.
Due to the rural location of our client's offices on the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, there are no public transport links available. Applicants must therefore have access to their own transport.
To apply, please submit your CV for immediate consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our recruitment team to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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