Assure Personnel are supporting a successful Clothes and Fabric Wholesaler to hire for a Finance Administration Assistant to join the team, based in Colchester!
**Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting with Sales Ledger, Cashier Duties and Sales Transactions:
- Timely setup and ongoing maintenance of customer accounts.
- Daily processing of sales invoices.
- Processing of adjustments and journals.
- Identification of inbound receipts.
- Posting receipts to the Sales Ledger and/or recording in cashbooks.
- Administration of proforma payments in coordination with the Sales Department.
- Allocating customer receipts in line with remittances or instructions.
- Investigating and resolving un-allocated payments.
- Managing removal of "on-stop" status for customers.
- Assisting the Assistant Accountant with credit control tasks, including:
- Running customer statements.
- Placing or lifting account "on-stop" status.
- Supporting the dunning process (reminder letters and debt follow-ups).
- Supporting the Purchase Ledger Clerk with tasks such as:
- Processing commission payments.
- Monitoring inbound finance-related emails.
- Resolving stock query reconciliations.
- Calculating commission and company recharges.
- Assisting with daily and monthly exchange rate updates.
- Supporting the automation of goods-in services where applicable.
- Performing other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role.
- Understanding and adhering to internal policies and procedures.
- Reporting any concerns related to compliance or health & safety promptly.
**Skills and Experience Required:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in financial administration.
- Strong administrative skills within a finance function.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills, with confidence in speaking to customers.
- Able to meet deadlines and work in a process-driven environment.
**Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
REF: INDCO