Finance Assistant

3 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom Macnaughton Holdings Ltd Full time

**Job Purpose**

Working as part of the Finance Team, this role will be responsible for coordination of accounts functions to maintain the efficient and accurate running of the Finance Department.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Sales Ledger**

Processing payments from bank statements and cheques to customer accounts.

Counting and processing shop takings.

Allocating payments to invoices for proformas/back orders.

Filling and archiving sales invoices.

Print and sort sales ledger statements.
- **Payroll**

Assist with the checking and preparation of the weekly payroll.
- **Purchase Ledger**

Processing purchase invoices during holiday cover.
- **Other Duties**

Assist with petty cash reconciliations and cash counts.

Dealing with weekly stationery requests and franking machine upkeep.

Cover for reception and daily bank visit as required.

Working closely with and assisting other members of the Finance Team as required by the operational demands of the Department.
- **General**

To adhere to policies and procedures of the business.

Undertake any training relevant to the role.

Ensure that all personal data is maintained in a strictly confidential manner at all times and is dealt with in accordance with current legislation.

The post holder will be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED**

**Essential**
- Previous sales ledger and cash handling experience (minimum two years).
- Methodical and organised with the ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy.
- Good communication skills.
- Proven numerical and written skills.
- Able to work well under own initiative and to meet deadlines.
- Good at working as part of a team.
- Willingness to adapt and respond to the changing and varied needs of the business.
- A driving licence.

**Desirable**
- Previous experience in dealing with customers.
- Experience in a Finance environment.
- Ability to question functions and procedures and recommend improvements where required.

**Note**

This job description is for the guidance of applicants only and does not form part of any offer or contract of employment.

**MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION**

POSITION Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger

LOCATION Tower House, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth - Head Office

HOURS OF WORK 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hours - 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with ½ hour for lunch.

Additional hours may be required to fulfil the duties of the post.

ANNUAL LEAVE 30 days holiday entitlement per annum which includes time off for public/bank holidays.

The leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

SALARY The salary will depend upon previous training and experience.

Payment is made monthly in arrears.

PENSION The Company operates an Automatic Enrolment Pension Scheme. Government legislation sets the minimum contribution levels for both the employee and employer. The Company will however match the employee's contribution to a maximum of 7% of the employee's qualifying earnings.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

NO SMOKING POLICY The Company operates a no smoking policy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Company is committed to equal opportunities and

**APPLICATIONS**

Application and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be sent to Personnel Services - Vacancy Reference FINANCE, Macnaughton Holdings Limited, Tower House, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth, PH1 3UN. If you do not wish us to contact any of your referees without your specific prior consent, please state this clearly on your Application for Employment Form.

**Please ensure that you quote the vacancy reference number FINANCE on all of your forms and on the outside of the envelope.**

**NOTE**

The above information is for the guidance of applicants only and does not form part of any offer or contract of employment.

**MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED**

**GENERAL COMPANY INFORMATION**

**History**

The original weaving business began in 1783 at Remony near Aberfeldy, Perthshire and moved to Pitlochry in 1835. Over the years there have been many changes to the business. Since 1999 the Head Office and warehousing operations have been based in Perth, with production operations located in Keith and Paisley.

**Company Structure**

**Macnaughton Holdings Limited is a privately owned company, managed by a Board of executive and non-executive Directors. The executive Directors are responsible for their separate divisions (Finance, Operations, Production and Wholesale) with overall responsibility resting with the Managing Director.**

The Company employs approximately 70 people in total. The majority of the employees are based in Perth, Paisley and Keith, with certain Sales Personnel based in other areas in Scotland and England


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