Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes - MK5

Type: Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: £25,000 - £27,000

Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

Company: Macildowie is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant position in Milton Keynes. This is a full-time, permanent role within a growing business, and you will become part of a well-structured Finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage the Purchase Ledger, handling the entire purchase invoice process from initiating purchase orders (POs) to processing payments.
• Supervise the Sales Ledger, with specific attention to monitoring unusual balances, reconciling statements, and managing cash transactions, including processes for contra entries and settlement discounts.
• Ensure the accurate and timely posting of Sales Ledger invoices through customer portals.
• Maintain the Cash Ledger, meticulously recording both incoming and outgoing cash transactions, managing nominal ledger entries, and executing transfers when necessary.
• Skillfully handle Stock ledger purchase invoices, spanning various sources like Head Office, Affiliates, Sub-Contractors, freight forwarders, and Duty, adhering to established process guidelines.
• Utilise the SAP accounting package and authorised software, including Excel, to execute duties with precision.
• Undertake any additional tasks or projects as required within the defined scope of the role.

Requirements for the Successful Candidate:

• Solid knowledge of ledger accounting.
• Desirable familiarity with SAP (an enterprise resource planning software).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate initiative as needed.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Enjoy the benefits of Hybrid & Flexible Working to achieve an optimal work-life balance

This Finance Assistant role in Milton Keynes offers a well-rounded finance position that includes responsibilities related to various ledgers, accounting software proficiency, and the opportunity to enjoy Hybrid & Flexible Working arrangements, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively.

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