Finance Assistant - Shipley, United Kingdom - Baker Harding Limited

Description

Our client, based in Baildon, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their expanding team. This will be a full-time position – Monday to Friday and the salary will be 24 – 26,500 depending on financial knowledge and experience.

You will play an essential role in providing support to the Finance Manager.Through maintaining financial systems, recording and processing financial information, data entry and general financial administration, the Finance Assistant will ensure effective financial management across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Posting and reconciling bank accounts and cash books

Liaising with customers regarding their bills of lading including – emailing copies, dealing with payments and dispatching them as per the customer instructions

Daily bank transfers

Deal with customer and supplier queries

Undertake foreign currency re-valuations

Working closely with the commercial and operational teams across the business to provide financial support

Maintain and reconcile client and supplier accounts

Process and pay supplier invoices

Reconcile the petty cash every month after checking and posting all the receipts

Carry out any other reasonable duties required by the business

Qualifications

A relevant financial qualification (or studying towards)

At least two years' experience of working in a similar financial role

Experience of working in import/export freight forwarding would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

Experience of working with Sage 200 would be a distinct advantage