Finance Trainee

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Salary £19,000-21,000pa

Currently seeking a Finance Trainee to join an established Burgess Hill based organisation. The position will be focused on sales ledger duties, taking full ownership of that area of the finance function, whilst also supporting colleagues across other areas of finance. This organisation offers good progression opportunities and will also support study for those studying towards professional accounting qualifications.

This will be a busy role which will report directly to the Finance Manager as part of a medium sized accounts team. Key attributes that are necessary for this role are good attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work quickly and effectively on own initiative. It is also necessary that candidates be familiar with Excel and have strong communication and time management skills.

This is an opportunity to really add value to a company who are going through a significant period of growth and international development, developing your own financial skillset and setting yourself up for future promotions.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

• Recording daily sales onto the company's accounting software (Access Dimensions)
• Running the daily cashing up process
• Reconciling discrepancies and resolving any issues
• Recording and reconciling daily payments via credit/debit card, cheque, BACS etc
• Managing B2B (credit) sales including invoicing, payments, new credit approval and credit control
• Overseeing the 'supplier credits' process
• Maintaining a detailed knowledge of available credit schemes across all suppliers
• Working with the procurement team to ensure all available credits are claimed
• Recording and monitoring supplier credits on the internal web system
• Ensuring that supplier credits are paid and liaising with suppliers as required
• Assisting the procurement team with supplier administration

Please apply online or contact Georgina at Harvey John Ltd for more information.