Finance Assistant
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newry, Mourne and Down to assist with the appointment of a Finance Assistant, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £11.44 - £14.40 per Hour
Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance of accurate and timely computerised debtors ledger, ensuring appropriate follow up in line Council policy and Audit regulations.Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of bank lodgement files and reconciliation of returns from various centres, providing assistance when required in preparation of same.
Responsible for reconciliation and vouching of bank accounts, Council Loans (receivable), Bank/Cash controls, as appropriate and reconciliation to nominal ledger accounts.
Responsible for chasing debt and providing reports to supervisor in relation to debt collection processes which have been undertaken.
Responsible for maintenance of debtors and issue of invoices and credits to BIDS Company.
Qualifications:
Grade C or above in at least 4 GCSES or equivalent qualification one of which must be GCSE English Language or equivalent and one of which must be a GCSE in a numerate subject or equivalent.Have 2 years relevant experience in a Finance Department to include Accounts Receivable (Debtors)/ Accounts Payable (Creditors) or similar experience.
Be able to demonstrate a high level of competency in use of Microsoft office applications especially Excel.
Please note:
You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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