Finance Assistant

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Key Role Information

Hillbrush is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company with a rich heritage spanning over 100 years. Now in our fourth generation, we take great pride in our reputation as a trusted name in the cleaning and hygiene industry. Our products are globally recognised for their high quality, including a wide range of brushes and cleaning tools. We operate from our modern premises in Mere, Wiltshire.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our finance team. In this key role, you will manage the Purchase Ledger, working closely with our Management Accountant to ensure a smooth running operation. You will be responsible for matching purchase invoices with purchase orders and processing invoices through automated system Esker. You will also manage all payment runs, including processing foreign payments and coordinating the purchase of foreign currency and monitor aged creditor accounts ensuring all supplier accounts are kept up to date.

Additionally, you will oversee the company credit card administration and employee expenses using the Pleo system, and contribute to ongoing improvement within the Finance team.

Working Hours and Benefits

This is an office-based role, working 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our office opening hours are Monday – Thursday 8.30am to 5.15pm, and Friday 8.30am to 4.15pm. The starting salary is £17,805 per annum (FTE £24,800 per annum).

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of benefits, including; 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, on-site parking and access to our on-site gym.

Key Responsibilities

Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct accounting and payment periods are used
Match purchase orders with delivery notes and invoices, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies with the relevant department
Reconcile supplier statements, chase missing invoices, and resolve supplier queries in a timely manner
Raise and process supplier payment runs, ensuring remittances are issued and processed efficiently
Enter supplier and other GL payments outside of supplier payment runs
Responsible for completing the workflows in Esker to fully digitalise the Purchase Ledger process

Assist with identifying and supporting improvements to Finance and IT Systems for increased efficiencies
Checking code and department allocation of credit card and expense transactions in Pleo
Ensure supplier details are maintained, following procedures to verify any changes with supplier contacts
Set up new suppliers in our ERP system (Winman) and carry out credit checks in Creditsafe
Distribute monthly foreign exchange rates and ensure Winman is updated accordingly
Support the Management Accountant with month-end processes and other relevant financial tasks

Finance Assistant

Key Role Information

Skills and Experience

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