MCS GroupFinance Executive Role OverviewMCS Group is seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance Assistant to support the finance function, with a strong emphasis on Credit Control. This role is split approximately 60% finance duties and 40% credit control, with Credit Control being a critical priority for the business.The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining cash flow, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting timely reporting for management. Key ResponsibilitiesCredit Control (40%) - Core FocusProactively manage and maintain the sales ledgerChase outstanding debt via phone and email to ensure timely collectionsBuild and maintain strong relationships with customersResolve customer queries efficiently to minimise payment delaysMonitor aged debt and escalate issues where necessaryAllocate receipts and reconcile customer accountsSupport cash flow forecasting through accurate reporting of receivables Finance Responsibilities (60%)Sales LedgerRaise and issue accurate sales invoices in a timely mannerMaintain and reconcile customer accountsAssist with revenue tracking and reportingPurchase LedgerProcess supplier invoices and ensure correct codingReconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepanciesPrepare supplier payment runsBank & CashCreate and process bank paymentsPerform weekly bank reconciliationsPost and allocate receipts and payments accuratelyManagement ReportingAssist in the preparation of weekly gross profit reportingSupport the production of monthly management accounts / packs for directorsPost journals, including accruals and prepaymentsGeneral Finance DutiesAdminister and manage shared finance mailboxesRespond to internal and external finance queriesMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial recordsSupport ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required Key Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a finance assistant or similar roleStrong credit control experience (essential)Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and reconciliationsExperience with accounting systems Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP desirable)Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organisational ability Why Join MCS Group?Hybrid workingAnnual bonusHealth cash planFlexibility around start and finish timesThe opportunity to grow your career within a thriving, ambitious organisationTo speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Darcy Lorimer at MCS Group 02896935498.Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobsMCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.