Finance Assistant, Harrogate, £28-£29,000
An established business in Harrogate is recruiting for a finance assistant to provide financial and administrative support to the Finance Department and to ensure the smooth and accurate running of day-to-day financial processes.
You will play a key role in sales order processing, credit control, export documentation, weekly payroll administration and banking activities, while supporting purchase ledger operations as needed. This is an office based position, and they can offer 4 or 5 days work
Key Responsibilities
Process all sales orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and customer details.
Raising sales invoices, including EDI invoices.
Prepare and maintain all export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.) for international shipments.
Manage credit control, including issuing statements, chasing outstanding debts, and maintaining up-to-date customer account information.
Post and reconcile daily bank transactions, including customer receipts and supplier payments.
Assist with weekly payroll administration, ensuring accurate timesheet processing, pay calculations, and compliance with internal procedures.
Support the purchase ledger function, including invoice posting, when required.
Prepare purchase ledger payment runs and maintain supplier payment schedules.
Provide cover for the Purchase Ledger Clerk during holidays or absences.
Requirements
Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
Strong understanding of sales ledger and purchase ledger processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).
Good organisational and time management skills.
Familiarity with export paperwork desirable
8.30-5pm Monday to Friday (some flexibility can be offered), (30 minutes for lunch)
Parking on site
25 days holiday per year plus bank holiday