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Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Great Gransden

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Sandy.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Finance Assistant to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

Job Role:

Processing supplier invoices through AP system (ISP) including coding to general ledger and raising any identified queries
Supplier statement reconciliations
General review of the ledger and investigation of any issues
Expenses and credit card returns - check, code and submit for approval
Raise payment proposals, submit to bank and raise manual payments all for further approval
Support with the set-up of supplier master data
Chase overdue amounts
Issue customer statements
Raise free text invoices and credit notes
General review of the ledger and investigation of any issues
Support with the set-up of customer master data
Supporting the Assistant Accountant with month end general journal postings
Daily bank account postings supporting AP, AR and direct GL postings

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or .

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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