Finance Assistant

Kanwal UK Corporation Limited

Finance Assistant

£30000

Kanwal UK Corporation Limited, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f5973bcd93954db1aaf5f539276de4ab

Full Job Description

As Finance Assistant you will work closely with the Director/Finance Manager and cover all core transactional accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:

Responsible for all ledgers & cashbooks

  • Manage & resolve invoice queries/discrepancies - Liaise with procurement & suppliers.

  • Monthly review of aged creditors with commentary, ensuring credit balances are closed out and reconciled before month-end.

  • Prepare weekly supplier payment list against aged creditors & supplier statements.

  • Prepare weekly subcontractor timesheets for approval and process timesheets.

  • Weekly payment runs - supplier & subcontractors.

  • Setup & verification of new suppliers

  • Process weekly bank transactions (DD's), complete bank reconciliation in Sage & complete month-end bank reconciliation ensuring balances agree to TB.

  • Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.

  • Assist with the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Monthly supplier reconciliation - Job share

  • Manage companies accounts inbox - Job share.

  • Processing supplier/sales invoices - Job Share.

  • Ad-hoc tasks & assisting the finance team were required.

  • Holiday cover for the finance team.

  • Previous experience in debt collection is a plus


  • Position Overview:

    Competencies:

    · To provide accurate and timely information to the Finance team as and when required

    · Covering the day-to-day activities such as invoices, raising of PO's, and posting of invoices

    · Ensuring that all purchase invoices are on the system in a timely manner to allow payment within agreed terms

    · Responsible for all invoice filing (physically and electronically) in line with the current procedures

    · Raising and clearing all queries arising

    · Working alongside the Finance team to pay invoices and, payments withheld where queries/non authorization is an issue

    · Arranging payment of suppliers in accordance with direction of Directors and the Finance team

    · Setting up new supplier accounts on the system in line with existing procedures

    · Any other activities as required by management for the purpose of the effective running of the business

  • Kanwal UK Corporation Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Assistant to support our finance team and help drive business development. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion into finance field and a proven track record of success in an finance associate/assistant role., Strong financial skills with relevant accounting experience of 3 years

  • A strong problem solver

  • Good IT system skills (Excel to pivot tables a must)

  • Experience of a fast pace constantly improving environment

  • Hands on experience in Sage & QuickBooks

    Kanwal UK Corporation LTD, is an automotive sealing supplier with almost 30 years of experience. The business is a UK leader in its field and works across a diverse range of markets and customers.

    The role and the requirements may change slightly depending on the successful candidate's experience level, which in turn allows for a stretch in the salary and benefits package.


  • Starting Salary Range between £25,000- £30,000 per year - Full-time depending on skills and experience

    Benefits include :

    5 weeks holiday, in addition to statutory bank holidays.

    Nest pension scheme

    Company sick pay.

    Life assurance ( after 3 months service )

    Monday - Thursday, 8:00 -17:00, Friday 8:00 -14:00,

    Onsite parking

    International travel opportunities

    Learning and development opportunities and specialized training

    A family-friendly environment

    Amazing colleagues who are very committed to Kanwal Inc's mission

    If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and you are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you and we would like to hear from you. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once candidate has been identified.

    Kanwal UK Corporation LTD. is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year