Junior Finance Assistant

Renovotec is the UK's fastest-growing barcode scanning and rugged mobile computer supplier supplying technology to all sectors of industry - Logistics, Automotive, Food, Ports, Construction, etc. throughout the world. Customers include Coca-Cola, Eddie Stobart, Morrison's, Jaguar Landrover, AO.com, and JD Sports amongst many others.

Due to a period of continued growth, we are currently recruiting for a new Junior Financial Assistant, to train into the role of Financial Assistant.

This is a fantastic development opportunity for those recently qualified in accounting/finance, or working towards, and looking to start their career in a busy finance business function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be working in a small team within our multi-site operation, and will be part of an ongoing programme to develop the business as it grows, and to ensure that its systems, controls, reporting and compliance remain robust.

You will be responsible for the recording and analysis of financial data, using the company’s standard tools and processes. You will also deal with customer and supplier queries as necessary, and assist with credit control. The role will give you the opportunity to learn in more detail how an accounts function works in a large business. You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and show initiative in all that you do. In addition you will have the opportunity to assist with ad hoc projects as necessary. At all times, you will provide accurate, responsive and reliable information for management and statutory purposes. The role will also give you a valuable insight into all aspects of the business, and you will gain experience of a wide variety of business practices and issues. You will be learning on the job as well as through specifically designed training, and will have the opportunity to add significant value across the business as it works towards its strategic goals.

The role will be office based, at our Newton-le-Willows site, but home working flexibility is available depending on tasks assigned. It may be necessary to travel occasionally to one of our other office locations. Due to the locations of our offices, it is recommended that a personal vehicle be available and candidates to have a full UK Drivers License.

Role and responsibilities:

Your key responsibility will be to help with the effective use of the Sage accounting package, to manage company balances and processes of accounting transactions as required, which may include:-

· Daily bank reconciliations

· Customer invoicing and receipts

· Supplier payments

· Preparation tasks for month end reporting

· Dealing with customers and supplier issues as needed

· Placing orders as necessary, including maintaining stocks of office suppliers

· Checking credit ratings and maintaining customer credit limits on Sage

Role Requirements

· Ability to interpret written requirements

· Attention to detail

· Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure.

· A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work

· A good team worker

· Excellent communication skills

The ideal candidate will ideally have experience in some of the following, but these are not all essential:

· Excel

· Word

· Adobe Acrobat

· Experience working in an accounts department or some knowledge of bookkeeping

· Sage Line 50

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newton-Le-Willows: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving License (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton-Le-Willows