Finance Assistant - Tamworth, United Kingdom - FRS Ltd

FRS Ltd

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Tamworth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client is a divisional business of a leading PLC within the Manufacturing.

As part of the companies continued expansion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Finance Assistant to join the business.

REPORTS TO:
Finance Manager

Job Purpose:
Finance Assistant required to work in a busy finance team working alongside the Finance Manager. An excellent opportunity to gain a variety of experience in all areas of accounts in an exciting growing business.

Key Accountabilities:

Production and review of management accounts and postings within the ERP systems.
Point of contact for Regional teams and branches.
Review of key control accounts including inventory, trade debtors & creditors
Other accounting duties such as bank reconciliation, coding & posting of entries.
Assisting the Finance Manager in the timely and accurate preparation of supplier payments whether by bacs, foreign payment transfer or manual cheques.
Potential to expand role and gain additional experience in all areas of finance through project work and ad hoc tasks.

Key Experiences:

Experience of working in a similar or varied role in a busy accounts department
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately
Good organisational skills, able to manage a busy, varied workload and meet tight deadlines
Confident telephone manner
Good IT skills including using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Flexibility and willingness to learn, take on new tasks and adapt to the needs of the department / business

Desirables Skills, Qualifications Required:

Experience of using Sage and Navision Accounting Software highly desirable but training will be provided
Ideally hold or working towards an Accounting qualification e.g. AAT, study support will be considered where appropriate

Personal Attributes:

Action orientated
Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames

Driven by results

Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards

Effective communication

Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal
High Standards demonstrating a motivation to improve standards and thereby making a real difference, challenging inadequate solutions
Integrity and trust demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the role