Finance Assistant - Purchasing

at  Mandarin Stone

Mandarin Stone is a leading importer of natural stone and porcelain products in the UK. We are a family run business that has grown into a very successful and reputable company within the industry. Our Head Office is based in the beautiful Wye Valley in the Welsh border town of Monmouth. We have 16 inspirational showrooms across the UK and are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant - Purchasing at our Monmouth Head Office.

EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong communication skills to build relationships across all levels of the business
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently
• Computer literate with a good understanding of accurate record keeping and good excel skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a proactive and effective manner
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

THE ROLE:

The main purpose of this role is to assist the finance team in all aspects of recording financial transactions across the company accurately and efficiently. Your primary focus will be on supporting invoice processing, liaising with suppliers, working alongside our Managers.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• To process all supplier invoices accurately in a timely manner.
• Ensure all purchase ledger accounts are reconciled before making payment.
• Produce weekly and monthly payment runs for approval by the finance manager.
• Offer support to managers, raising purchase orders in SAP.
• Review any invoices in dispute, working with relevant managers to find a resolution.
• To review and process any VAT schedules ensuring reoccurring transactions are applied.
• Efficiently handle invoice related queries.
• Answer any queries that come in via telephone or email in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide support to the finance function.