Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their busy head office accounts team. This role has arisen due to an internal promotion, demonstrating the company''s commitment to the continuous professional development of their finance team members. The purpose for your role as the Finance Assistant will be to perform the day-to-day transaction processing primarily within the Accounts Receivable function and supporting the Accounts Payable function. Ensure that all sales invoices are prepared to a high level of accuracy. Ensure that invoices are settled within agreed credit terms. Review bank postings and clear all items relating to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, such as bank fees and general ledger payments. Process purchase invoices in a timely and accurate fashion. Make payments are made in accordance with company policy. Raise urgent payment requests and any cheque payments on an ad-hoc basis. Liaise with staff and suppliers, ensuring any disputes to sales and purchase invoices are investigated. Reconcile supplier statements. Assist with nominal ledger accounts reconciliation on a monthly basis. Performing credit control processes as required to ensure that all invoices are paid within agreed credit terms. Process expenses and credit card transactions in line with company policy. Assist the preparation of the VAT reporting and reclaims. To ensure that the financial month end and year end are closed effectively and efficiently. To assist with monthly and ..... full job details .....