Cobb & Jones Recruitment are working in partnership with a successful FMCG business in Mid Kent in the search for a Finance Assistant. The role will focus on supporting the finance function for the entire organisation on all aspects of Purchase Ledger, and to be responsible for allocating invoices onto the system whilst managing the payment process. This role will be predominantly remote with occasional travel to the Maidstone Office although for initial training could be office based if required.
Key Duties to include:
Ownership of accounts inbox
Day to day processing of invoices
Sending invoices for approval to be paid
Daily banking
Weekly payment runs
Vendor account management, reconciliations, statements and dealing with queries
Processing expenses
Ad Hoc payments on request
Generating Aged Payable reports weekly
Processing of standing orders and purchase orders
Generating recharge invoices
Assisting with month end reporting and accruals
Assisting with audits
Assisting with other transactional team tasks as required
Other ad-hoc tasks as required
Key skills required:
Recent experience within a Purchase ledger or Accounts Assistant position
Good Excel skills including the use of pivot tables, V look-ups and basic formulas.
Excellent planning and organisation, with the ability to work independently and without close supervision
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong verbal and numeracy skills with a diligence and attention to detail
Inquisitive nature with can do energy and attitude
Values driven and ethical team player, able to achieve high levels of business performance through collaboration, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
Intermediate / advanced working knowledge of MS suite particularly excel