Interim Finance Assistant

Interim Finance Assistant - St. Austell - £25-27,000

Trial Balance Consulting have been re-engaged by a long standing; a long established and highly successful specialist FMCG business based in St. Austell (with onsite parking). Due to up-coming maternity leave, the company now seek to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their experienced accounting function. This is a full time contract with an anticipated duration of 12 months, commencing ASAP.  

This is a broad role with a particular focus on leading the accounts payable and receivable function. Key responsibilities to include: 

- Day-to-day management of the accounts receivable function

- Setting up new suppliers

- Assisting the Finance Manager with a range of accounting projects and tasks

- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts 

- Aged debtor maintenance

- Raising credit notes

- Reconciliation of purchase ledger invoices

- Preparing supplier payment runs

- Payroll processing

- General ledger analysis 

- Other ad-hoc finance tasks and assisting with accounting projects

For this role we’re seeking a candidate who possesses at least 12 months of experience gained within a similar environment, either part/fully AAT or qualified by experience. Previous experience using SAGE based systems would be advantageous but not essential for candidates with a strong aptitude to learn a new platform. 

For further details and to apply for this position, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB10295 ASAP. 

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