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Finance Assistant

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary
Up to £11.15 per hour
Closing date
3 Mar 2018

We are currently for our client - one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the Construction Industry at their offices located in the Southampton area to support within the finance department.

Job Role:

*To have the knowledge and understanding of all accounting functions (purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and bank reconciliation) within the accounts team, in order to ensure a smooth and efficient day-to-day accounting process.

*To be able to independently produce analytical reports on a weekly/monthly basis across all aspects of Marine Operations to assist Management in making informed decisions

Key accountabilities:

Accounts Function:
*Process all invoices and credit notes through Navision (or similar ERP)
*Prepare and despatch twice monthly purchase ledger payments by BACs (UK)
*Reconcile all supplier and customer statements and if required liaise with them to resolve any queries
*Prepare Intrastat returns for HMRC
*Undertake the accounts department post duties. Sort post in reception and open invoices
*Deal with all queries relating to invoices raised or received
*Review supplier requests and ensure accurate supplier/customer information is held on the master files
*Prepare VAT return each quarter and liaise with Central Finance to ensure the return is correct.
*To work closely with other departments assisting where necessary (including Shared Services, Fleet, Production and Resources).
*Ensure a good methodical approach is adapted with good time management.

Analytical and Monitoring Function:
*Undertake monthly stocktakes to ensure the engineering stock is controlled and organised efficiently
*Monitor repair costs during Planned Maintenance stops to ensure all costs are in line with forecast, and purchase orders raised on time to enable prompt payment of all associated invoices
*Independently prepare ad hoc analytical reports on a regular basis, whereby various KPIs of the business are investigated to provide information to management so they can better understand any variances as and when they occur. The activities covered will include, but not limited to Resources, Production, Repairs, Royalties, Crewing Efficiency, Health & Safety.


Experience:

*Ideally experience in Microsoft Dynamics Nav (Navision), and Business Intelligence systems
*Appreciation of technical accounting and financial reporting guidelines
*Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
*Excellent computer skills




Education/Qualification:

*3 years previous accounts payable experience or similar.
*AAT part qualified/qualified or qualified by experience



The working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600 with free parking on site.

This position is a temporary role however will lead to a permanent position for the right person.

If you are interested in this great opportunity please apply now!

Alternatively you call call us on 02380 330606

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