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My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will provide administrative and financial support primarily to the Finance Manager and Accounts Manager, playing a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The office is based in LS25 and you must drive due to location.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and manage the Purchase Ledger

Process supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner

Raise and issue Sales Invoices

Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer payments

Identify and resolve discrepancies across financial documentation

Update and maintain internal financial spreadsheets

Reconcile bank and credit card transactions

Support the preparation of management accounts and month-end closing duties

Post journal entries as required

Assist both the Procurement Manager and Finance Manager with financial and administrative tasks

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in a finance or accounts-based role

Understanding of VAT rules and treatments

Experience with SAGE 50 (desirable)

Strong IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Excel

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday working on a rota basis from May to November (paid in addition to basic salary)

Benefits:

£35,000 per annum

21 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Additional holiday accrual (1 extra day per year of service)

3% company pension contributions

Bike2Work scheme

Casual dress code

Free onsite parking

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK