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JR269: Finance Assistant
 
Location: Colchester, Essex  

Salary: Up To £32,000 Per Annum

Overview:  

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Finance Assistant on behalf of one of our clients. 
 
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Own the accounts payable function including managing payment of outstanding debts, contacting suppliers for information and maintaining records of all communications.
  • Resolve supplier queries in an efficient manner to minimise short/late payments.
  • Be proactive in reducing aged balances and finding solutions to resolve non-payment issues.
  • Support with monthly payroll of 270 staff and all activities that come with this.
  • Be comfortable with Sage 50 accounts & Payroll.
  • Liaise with staff and partners around the practice to resolve client queries.
  • Provide support for other areas within the finance team, which may include analysing and processing of credit card payments for all offices, providing analysis of overhead expenditure to office managers and other budget holders, setting up new staff members.
  • Provide cover for posting receipts and bank reconciliations during holiday periods.
  • Undertake other finance duties as may be allocated from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications:  

  • Familiar with Sage 50 accounts & payroll
  • Proficient in MS office – Excel, Word & Outlook.
  • Experience in data entry
  • Three years’ relevant work experience.
  • Effective decision-making and problem-solving techniques within a finance environment.

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: Up To £32,000 Per Annum

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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Birmingham)
Office 1, Izabella House
24-26 Regent Place
City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

01215 165689
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Bristol)
Park House
10 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5HX

01172 354500
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First Military Recruitment (Gloucester)
Avionics House
Quedgeley
GL2 2SN

01452 223938
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