Finance Assistant - St Helens, United Kingdom - Kverneland Group UK Ltd

Description

The Company
Kverneland Group is a leading international company developing, producing and distributing agricultural machinery and services. Kverneland Group has factories located in Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Italy and China. The Group also has sales companies in 17 countries including the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Assistant on a 12 month temporary contract to cover a period of maternity leave


Finance Assistant

The Role

Working as part of a hardworking team, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance department for both the sales & purchase ledger, always ensuring control processes are followed and undertaking any other ad hoc duties within the finance team as and when required.

Ideally, you will have experience using SAP and SAP Concur and be competent in Outlook and Excel.

You will be meticulous, conscientious and have the ability to both multitask and use initiative to work to tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure purchase invoices are processed in a timely and accurate manner to the correct general ledger account and cost centre
• Support roll out of new expense system SAP Concur and ensure the upkeep of masterdata, e.g. employee details, cost centres, fuel rates etc.
• Processing employee expenses via old and new process
• Analyse & post credit card statements
• Chasing dealers for payment & ensuring the sales ledger is kept tidy
• Sending dealer statements and dunning letters
• Posting and allocating cash received against the sales ledger
• Upload weekly invoice file to wholesale finance company BNP Paribas
• Prepare weekly overdue report for financial controller
• Update monthly intercompany netting payment details
• Month end intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare month end bad debt provision
• Various month end reports including sales & purchase ledger reports, fuel analysis & BNP cost analysis
• Various reports for SOX including annual credit limit review
• Assisting with year end audit
• Chasing staff for monthly mileage and updating records
• Updating staff holiday spreadsheet
• Provide holiday cover for the assistant accountant
• Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role including intercompany reconciliations is essential
• Strong Excel knowledge is essential and previous experience of SAP & SAP Concur is ideal
• Ability to prioritise, manage workload and solve problems with a positive attitude
• Selfmotivated and able to learn quickly

The role will be office based, temporary for 12 months and part time (25 hours per week). Hours are 9am - 2pm with an 8.30am start on the 1st workday of each month.

If you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button.


Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 25 per week


Salary:
£16,000.00-£19,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• ST

HELENS:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Application question(s):

• Are you available to start immediately?

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 1 year (required)
• Accounts payable: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
Finance Assistant