Finance Assistant - CwmbranAre you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity? A well-established national manufacturing business in Cwmbran is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join their team.Position: Finance AssistantSalary: £27,000 - £30,000 DOELocation: Cwmbran (10 minutes from Newport)Working Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-17:00, Friday 9:00-13:00Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, AAT/CIMA/ACCA study supportKey Responsibilities:Purchase Ledger:Process supplier invoices in Sage, ensuring accuracy and proper approval.Reconcile supplier accounts and investigate any discrepancies.Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms.Maintain accurate records and support audit processes.Sales Ledger & Financial Analysis:Generate and process sales invoices, ensuring correct allocation.Monitor incoming payments, reconcile customer accounts, and address any discrepancies.Assist with credit control, following up on outstanding payments.Work closely with customers to resolve queries promptly.Perform financial analysis on sales data, including reviewing profit margins and sales trends across different products.Month-End & Financial Reporting:Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments.Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain organised financial records.Compile financial reports and provide insights to senior management.Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and reporting.Key Requirements:Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role, ideally within manufacturing.Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and month-end procedures.Experience managing financial reconciliations and reporting.Proficiency in Sage is essential.Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas and reconciliations.Analytical skills to assess financial data and support decision-making.Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.Confident communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we'd love to hear from you!Contact: Alex #J-18808-Ljbffr