Financial Assistant, Leominster

Our client, a leading global medical company, is currently seeking a Financial Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified (or part qualified) AAT who is looking to join a well established company with excellent career progression opportunities. Key responsibilities: * Daily upkeep of accounting records including the posting of purchase invoices and creation of sales invoices * Communication with customers and suppliers to ensure accurate and up to date ledgers as well as answering queries as they arise * Chasing customers to ensure accounts are kept up to date * Communication with other departments within the company to work cohesively * Communicate with other staff members to ensure timely collection of expense receipts * Assisting in the control of inter group transactions and records * Assisting with the preparation and processing of payment runs * Assisting with the completion of VAT returns * Performing reconciliations of bank accounts on a regular basis * Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts to be provided to senior management * Performing other general accounting and administration tasks when necessary * Promote and adhere to the company values of quality and compliance with current legislation. Required skills and experience: * Partially or newly qualified at AAT * Computer literate & experienced in Microsoft Office applications * Experienced in Microsoft Excel * 2+ years? experience in accounting/finance role * Experience of using Sage 200 software preferred * Basic knowledge and understanding of the medical industry an advantage, but not essential If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please apply to Westcott Search for further details