I am currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a very successful business in Denbighshire (commutable from Denbigh, Ruthin, Corwen, Mold, Wrexham and St Asaph). Joining of the back of continued growth, this newly-created role will see you join an experienced team of 6 and support with the Finance Manager across the function.

Duties will include:

• Assist preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with month and reporting, and production of the monthly board pack
• Raising sales invoices/certifications and allocating receipts to invoices. Resolving any sales invoice queries by liaising with internal management and customers.
• Liaising with accounts payable team
• Maintain cashbook and bank reconciliations
• Monitor and maintenance of credit insurance for new and existing customers.
• Manage retentions
• Maintenance & monitoring of the Aged Debtors
• Managing Cash collection
• Production of weekly debt reports for Finance Manager review and identify areas of risk
• Prepare and submit monthly/annual figures to the Office of National Statistics
• Assist with the preparation of year end audit file and analysis.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with finance projects and implementation of improved financial controls and procedures
• To undertake any other ad hoc project work as requested by Finance Manager
• Potential to expand into other areas and cover holidays for other team members.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You must be able to demonstrate strong experience achieved in a similar role
• You should be either AAT qualified or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification ACA/ACCA, CIMA
• A self-starter who is able to manage and prioritise deadlines as well as manage expectations upwards.
• Ability to challenge when necessary
• Highly numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively advise, support and challenge senior managers.
• Disciplined and organised
• Proven ability to drive change and embrace challenges
• Candidates must be highly motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
• Strong Excel skills required including v-lookups and pivot tables.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package including company pension
• 21 days annual leave
• Support for any ongoing ACA, ACCA or CIMA study and professional registration costs covered.

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