Finance Assistant

Key Responsibilities: Debtors Management Raise sales invoices and credit notes. Oversee credit control and maintain credit insurance. Set up new customer accounts, ensuring all compliance checks are adhered to. Manage customer statements and credit limits. Creditors Management Post purchase invoices accurately and promptly. Set up new supplier accounts. Reconcile supplier statements to ensure accuracy. Upload payments to the bank for authorisation. General Duties Perform month-end bank reconciliations and journal entries. Carry out administrative tasks and balance sheet reconciliations. Provide cover for wages and monitor payroll-related activities. Develop and monitor KPIs for finance and business performance. Generate ad hoc reports for both local and group-level requirements. Occasionally travel to Birmingham as part of your role. Person Specification: Essential Skills and Experience: Previous experience in the manufacturing industry. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Logical thinker with an organised approach to work. Previous experience using SAP. IT literate and able to adapt quickly to multiple systems. A proactive, "can-do" attitude, with the ability to adapt and work effectively in a small team. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience using Sage50 accounting software. Familiarity with accounting system migrations. A valid driving license. Knowledge of dealing with overseas companies and foreign VAT