Finance Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Tensar Manufacturing Limited

Tensar Manufacturing Limited

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose:

This is an important role which ensures the smooth running of the Finance function.

You will support the team, enabling the business to operate efficiently, the role will also support the transition to a new finance system in the future.**Reporting directly to the Manager Cash AR & AP, you will need to work closely with other members of the team to ensure financial queries are actioned accurately and efficiently.

Your objectives will include upholding robust processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities include:

Full ownership of Bank and payment reconciliations including data entry for cash management into sage with full bank reconciliation
Full ownership of month end cash book close and balancing
Dealing with supplier invoices and payment queries
Supporting with the purchase invoices and sales invoices processes
Supporting with the month end and year end close and year end audit
Ad hoc financial analysis tasks
Distribution and management of the departmental post
Scanning/tagging of supplier invoices/statements
Monitoring/ordering of business stationery and related supplies for the Blackburn Office
Provide any support for ad hoc duties for the whole finance team

Key competencies:

Proactively protects own work life balance to maintain a calm focus at work.
Priorities task to effectively manage own workload, notifying colleagues and/or customers in advance if deadlines cannot be met, persevering and followsthrough to completion.
Makes the effort to get to know others, takes an interest in colleagues at Tensar to diminish signs of a 'them and us' culture.
Looks for ways to develop in their own role either by seeking development opportunities or by taking on more responsibility or setting themselves stretching targets
Seeks and suggests improvements to processes and systems for optimal consistency and efficiency; minimises duplication.
Flags potential issues and possible fixes; challenges current practices in a constructive, solutionfocused approach.
Expresses pride to be part of Tensar, presenting themselves in a positive way to internal and external customers.

Education/Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

GCSE Maths & English
Minimum part AAT qualified or relevant qualification
Previous experience working in a similar role
Strong Microsoft Excel spreadsheet skills
Strong attention to detail
Able to prioritise work and work towards a deadline
Inquisitive and like to understand 'why'
Pride yourself on the quality of your work and have a tidy approach to tasks
Able to communicate clearly with more senior members of the team
Ambitious and enjoy working in a fastpaced environment
Strive for improvement

This position is located in Blackburn, Lancashire. Pay is commensurate with skill set and experience. Tensar International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary:
From £24,500.00 per year

Benefits: