Financial Assistant

Financial Assistant £25,000 to £33,000 (dependent on experience) Manchester City Centre – Office Based About: My client is a dynamic structural and civil engineering consultancy searching for a Project Financial Assistant to join their close-knit team. You will be responsible for project financial administration, supporting the Finance Manager and the Engineering team to deliver accurate financial project information. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes a diverse range of tasks in a creative environment to develop their skills in project and business finance whilst working in a supportive and diverse environment. Duties and responsibilities: * Monthly Sales Ledger Invoicing * Raising and issuing project invoices to external clients * Ensure accurate invoicing by collaborating with internal teams. * Review monthly invoicing with senior team to make sure invoices are issued in a timely manner. * Keeping Project Management System up to date * Ensure our Project Management System is up to date with current invoicing and future invoicing information. * Assist in the setting up fee workstage when required. * Creating Project Invoicing reports * Create monthly invoicing report for review by senior team * ‘housekeeping’ of any projects that need to be closed or updated on the Project Management System. * Supporting Senior staff * Issue ad-hoc project invoices, create Invoice Schedules and support any Project Management System queries. * Project Credit Control * Chase all project outstanding debts as per our processes. * With the support of the senor team, assist in identifying and resolving customer disputes while maintaining strong client relationships Requirements: * Previous invoicing experience essential * Previous Credit Control experience desirable but not essential * High level of attention to detail in maintaining financial records * Strong organisational and problem-solving skills * Positive pro-active with a can-do attitude * Ability to work independently under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Manager. * Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude * Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and meet deadlines effectively * Competent in the use of Microsoft office * Willingness to work flexibly to meet business needs. Benefits Training and development, Cycle to Work' scheme,25 days holiday excluding Bank Holidays, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, Fresh fruit in the office twice a week. Company Pension Scheme