Finance Assistant

A vacancy has arisen for an Finance Assistant within the Finance Operations team at Colt International. The role will be a key support role for a number of essential transactional activities within the finance department and offers an opportunity to learn many different skills. The role will also involve supporting the rest of the Finance Operations team with various tasks.  Key Responsibilities Processing InvoicingProcessing invoicing sent over by the scheduling team once works are completed.Sending invoices to customers and uploading to the relevant customer portals. Project ClosingClosing down projects once invoiced and complete to help ensure costs are correct. Credit ManagementHelping to setup new customers on the system.Assisting credit control with carrying out credit checks on new and existing customers. GeneralEnsure accuracy and integrity in order and invoice processes.Liaise with colleagues at all levels.General Annual leave cover for other members of the team where necessary. QHSEIt is the duty of all employees to act within the legal responsibilities imposed upon them and the company QHSE Policy.All employees are to be familiar with the integrated management system processes and procedures of the Company. ComplianceWe are committed to ensuring regulatory compliance for the products and solutions we offer.Employees must adhere to processes and procedures that have been implemented to ensure compliance.Employees must report any concerns to their line manager or the Technical Director/Compliance Lead. About You: Essential Qualifications and Professional Skills Qualifications at GCSE Level or above.High level of attention to detail whilst working through a high volume of work.Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel.Team player.Experience in the use of BAAN software.Willingness to learn new skills.Sound Excel and computer skills.Strong organisational skills.Ability to deal with high volumes of work. Desirable Qualifications and Professional Skills AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification.Qualifications at A level or above.Experience in a similar role within the construction or manufacturing industry.Experience within an admin based role. Employee Benefits: 25 days holiday plus the 8 statutory holidays in England and Wales.A Colt Group Personal Pension which has been awarded the Pension Quality Mark PLUS by the National Association of Pension Funds.Staff car parking facilities at the Petersfield and Havant sites.Colt Group are an Equal Opportunities Employer.A no smoking policy is in operation.Approved Cycle to Work scheme. Colt is a growing business with many opportunities for career progression available to the right person. We foster a supportive environment and help each other achieve our goals. Therefore, we like to look for and hire people who share in our values and attitudes - have a look at some of the personal attributes we value the most below.  Willingness to learn and develop new skillsAble to work as part of a teamConfident and conscientious attitudeHave a proactive and driven approach If the above sounds like you and you are ready to take on a new challenge as part of this essential and important team, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you.  Apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be perfect for the job. Hit the 'apply' button or contact us direct by emailing [email protected].  Applications will close on the 23rd of December 2022 and interviews will follow after this date if you have been selected to progress - good luck!