Penns Personnel are delighted to be recruiting a Finance Assistant for a valued client to cover maternity for 9 months. The position is to assist the Finance Manager and Management Accountant to achieve the reporting timetable, whilst maintaining the sales and purchase ledger. The Role Ensure month end routines are completed in accordance with the accounting timetable. Processing approximately 250 to 300 invoices per month, raising purchase orders and update trackers. Match invoices to purchase orders, post to ledger, ensuring correct authorisation is in place Record disputes, ensure communication line to resolve as quickly as possible. Generate backs, cheque and wire transfers. Statement reconciliation, reconciliation of CIS account and returns in line with HMRC. Processing sales invoices and credit notes, escalate any debt issues, post and allocate receipts. Daily booking in of production, maintenance of booking query log and notify appropriate team members / Management Accountant of errors Processing and validation of agency weekly time sheets, reconciliation of permanent staff hours against attendance system. Ad-hoc duties including transport cost allocations, weekly cash flow and assisting with system upgrade project. Knowledge & Experience: Previous all round purchase/sales ledger experience essential. Must have experience in posting bank transactions and strong reconciliation skills. Must be a confident user of computerised accounting systems (Navision Dynamics experience advantageous). Proficient in using different systems, excel (pivot, look ups). We are looking for someone highly organised, methodical and diligent with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Maternity cover: October 2019 - June 2020 (9 months)

Salary:
£20,000 - £23,000 per annum Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mon to Fri with half an hour for lunch.

Location:
Castle Bromwich