Senior Finance Assistant

This is a full time, newly created position working for a business in Avonmouth. Hours of work- 9am-5pm Monday - Friday Main duties and responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable from invoice to payment o Ensuring accuracy of invoices posted via paperless to sage - nominal code, department, VAT treatment o Distribute to management team for approval o Pay runs o Dealing with supplier queries o Monitoring purchase order system • Raise adhoc sales invoices • Raise approved credit notes • Cover credit control tasks during periods of leave o Open customer accounts o Request credit limit from credit insurer o Follow up on payment promises as directed by Credit controller • Bank reconciliation for group companies • Intercompany reconciliation • Production of pre invoicing report and subsequent invoice runs for group company • Monitor the Transfer of payment received made to incorrect accounts. • Posting of bank transactions in all companies • Posting of cheques received and paying in book completion • Assist in compilation of information required for month end. • Review of invoices received to ensure figures are adjusted to the correct month • Monitor accounts mailbox and resolve or distribute to appropriate person. Key Qualifications • AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting Key Skills and attributes • Experience in Sage 50 • Minimum 3 years experience in accounting role for an SME • Good communication skills at all levels • Good excel skills • Reliable • Self motivated • Willing to contribute where needed within team • Work well within small team Immediate start