Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant - Cwmbran

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? A well-established national manufacturing business in Cwmbran is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team.

Position: Finance Assistant
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 DOE
Location: Cwmbran (10 minutes from Newport)
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-17:00, Friday 9:00-13:00
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, AAT/CIMA/ACCA study support

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger:

• Process supplier invoices in Sage, ensuring accuracy and proper approval.

• Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies.

• Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms.

• Maintain accurate records and support audit processes.

Sales Ledger & Financial Analysis:

• Generate and process sales invoices, ensuring correct allocation.

• Monitor incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and address any discrepancies.

• Assist with credit control, following up on outstanding payments.

• Work closely with customers to resolve queries promptly.

• Perform financial analysis on sales data, including reviewing profit margins and sales trends across different products.

Month-End & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.

• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.

• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain organised financial records.

• Compile financial reports and provide insights to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, ideally within manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and month-end procedures.

• Experience managing financial reconciliations and reporting.

• Proficiency in Sage is essential.

• Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and reconciliations.

• Analytical skills to assess financial data and support decision-making.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

• Confident communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact: Alex