Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Admin Assistant to join a leading manufacturing business in East Lothian. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the role will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function with a particular focus on sales ledger, banking, financial admin and general office support.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the sales ledger
- Process sales invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Provide support to the credit control function
- Respond to and resolve finance-related queries where required
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management information
- Support the preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Assist the Finance Team with month-end processes and reconciliations
- Identify and resolve discrepancies and variances
- Complete regular bank reconciliations
- Process credit card transactions and employee expenses
- Maintain petty cash records and reconciliations
- Manage calendars, book meeting rooms and coordinate appointments
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records
- Update databases and prepare basic reports
Requirements
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance admin role
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system
- Experience working with ERP systems would be advantageous
- Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
- Ability to work confidently with financial information and identify discrepancies