Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Crumlin - Oakwood Close, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin, Gwent, South Wales, NP11 3HY
Crumlin
Company
Senior Flexonics Crumlin
Vacancy title
Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Ref
30950
Location
Crumlin - Oakwood Close, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin, Gwent, South Wales, NP11 3HY
Advertised salary
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Employment type
Full-time
Contract type
Temporary Employee
Working pattern
Flexible Working
Closing date
10 July 2025
Description

Purpose of Role:    All functions of the Creditors and Debtors Ledgers to be carried out correctly/timely each month. Cashbook and related duties. Maintain Creditors Ledger and supplier payments. Maintain Debtors Ledger – Liaise with Specialised Applications & Business units when required to settle overdue amounts. Provide basic cover for Finance Accountant where necessary.

Benefits:
•    25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
•    Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
•    Death in Service Life Protection Benefit (x 6 annual salary)
•    Exciting new site with modern environment (August 2025) *new site is a few hundred yards from current site
•    Flexible Working Policy
•    Working from Home Policy (3 days onsite/ 2 days WFH)
•    Employee Events
•    Recognition Awards
•    Training and Development (Internal & External)
•    Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
•    Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
•    Access to pool cars for business travel
•    Company laptop 
•    Free Parking

Key Responsibilities:
Creditors
•    Process received supplier invoices, match with GRN, obtain authorisation and post to ledger in readiness for payment
•    Weekly & Monthly payment of suppliers
•    Supplier statement reconciliation
•    Intercompany balances
•    Credit Card Spend Control

Debtors
•    Chase outstanding debts
•    Daily Bank postings
•    Intercompany balances and recharges
•    Process credit notes & miscellaneous invoices

Financials
•    Raise invoices weekly for Prototype/Development/Tooling sales
•    Responsible for cashbook postings (multi-currency)
•    Bank reconciliations
•    Process employee expenses with project analysis
•    Internal & External Audit preparation

General Duties
•    Report to Finance Accountant for any day-to-day work issues
•    Book travel for employees once authorisation provided
•    Maintain pool car service & tax as and when needed.
•    Ad hoc general tasks to support admin activities

Key Requirements

•    Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives
•    An interest in Finance is essential. GCSE in Maths or its equivalent is essential. Qualification or working toward a Finance related qualification is desirable
•    Motivated and a self-starter & able to work on own initiative. Need for drive, enthusiasm, and confidence
•    Excellent telephone manner
•    Ability to liaise with customers and suppliers in an effective manner
•    Experience of ERP system (SAGE200 required, with Sicon WAP & SAP Concur desirable)
•    Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desirable
•    Demonstrate excellent communication skills
•    Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders and customers, in a clear and concise manner
•    Valid UK Driving licence.

(Note:  In addition to these duties, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required)