Job description
Rewards and Benefits on Offer
Permanent role
Excellent company culture
Varied and interesting role
Company pension
Free onsite parking
Sick pay
Work from home opportunities
MTrec’s Client Opportunity
Our client is an established and successful business based in County Durham. They are looking for a Finance Assistant to join them on a full time, permanent basis. If you meet the person specification for the role, please apply below.
The job you will be doing
Handle billing for goods or services provided to customers or clients.
Creating, sending, and managing invoices, tracking payments, and ensuring timely collections.
Generate invoices based on delivered goods or completed services.
Monitor Good Delivered not invoiced report.
Monitor outstanding payments and follow up with clients to ensure timely collections.
Record incoming payments accurately to match invoices and support clear financial reporting.
Ensure financial records are accurate and balanced by reconciling bank accounts and intercompany transactions.
Conduct monthly reconciliations to verify the accuracy of intercompany transactions and balances.
Perform monthly bank and intercompany transaction reconciliations to maintain accurate records.
Resolve any discrepancies identified during reconciliation to support financial transparency.
Contribute to accurate financial reporting by supporting the month-end closing process.
Ensure all entries and adjustments are recorded for a complete and accurate financial close.
Assist with month-end tasks, including making necessary adjustments and recording entries.
Review financial data to ensure accurate preparation of monthly reports.
Ensure timely payments from customers and reduce outstanding debts.
Manage and oversee debt collection efforts, maintaining regular follow-ups.
Oversee the collection of outstanding debts from customers.
Regularly follow up on overdue accounts to maintain a healthy cash flow.
Address any payment-related queries to facilitate smooth collections.
Maintain positive client relationships by resolving invoice-related disputes efficiently.
Work with relevant teams to correct any discrepancies and resolve disputed invoices.
Investigate and resolve disputed invoices or payment issues.
Coordinate with internal teams to address and correct any invoice discrepancies.
Communicate resolution status to customers to ensure satisfaction.
Provide customers with accurate and up-to-date account information.
Generate and distribute customer statements as needed.
Create and distribute customer statements regularly.
Ensure statements reflect accurate account information, including outstanding balances and payment details.
Assist in maintaining accurate purchase ledger records to support financial integrity.
Provide backup and check ledger balances, updating as necessary.
Offer support with the Purchase Ledger, checking and verifying ledger balances.
Update records as required to ensure accuracy and completeness in the purchase ledger.
About You
Experience using accounting software
Previous experience as a finance assistant
Competent using Microsoft Office
Strong organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Team player