Finance Assistant

Port Talbot SA13

£28-34,000

Commutable from Port Talbot, Bridgend, Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry, Maesteg, Porthcawl

Benefits:-           

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Early finish on Friday

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking business in a Finance Assistant role. This business have a strong product range and have been and established employer in the local area.  As a business they place a large emphasis on continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing, so the role would be well suited to a candidate with a similar mindset. The business provide superb training with a defined plan in place for each position they hire, and would be well suited to a candidate with experience in an finance background.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Managing prepayments, accruals, petty cash and credit cards whilst also preparing monthly journals.
• Managing sundry invoice generation and processing.
• Monitoring and processing expense claims in line with company policy.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Preparing monthly accounts for foreign subsidiaries and reporting on a timely basis.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• High level of IT literacy with working knowledge of an Accounting software, QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Excellent accounting knowledge.
• Confidence in working with high volume of data.
• Ability to prioritise, multi task and cope with interruptions whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative and high level of organisational skills.
• An eye for detail and a logical approach to problem solving.

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Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy – on 02920 894900 or by sending your CV directly to him at jackl@hunterselection.co.uk