Finance Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous Finance Assistant to join a thriving company and contribute significantly to its finance team. This key role centers on managing transactional finance activities, including the sales and purchase ledgers, to support robust cash flow and strong supplier relationships.

Working Hours and Salary

The position offers a salary range of 30,000 to 33,000 depending on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role is office-based.

Benefits

• 23 days of holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days the following year
• Lunch provided three times a week
• On-site parking available
• Permanent and stable role within a growing enterprise
• Supportive and team-oriented environment
• Exposure to diverse finance and bookkeeping duties
• Prospects to expand responsibilities as the finance team and business evolve

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end sales ledger operations including invoice and credit note issuance
• Allocate cash receipts and perform customer account reconciliations
• Conduct bank reconciliations and handle sales ledger enquiries and statements
• Monitor customer credit limits and actively reduce outstanding aged debts while maintaining strong customer relations
• Accurately process purchase invoices, verify against purchase orders, and address discrepancies
• Prepare payment runs, including handling foreign currency transactions
• Manage supplier credit notes, refunds, and statement reconciliations
• Administer company credit card transactions and reconcile accounts
• Manage purchase ledger correspondence and supplier queries promptly
• Produce aged debtor and creditor reports and provide regular financial updates to management
• Resolve finance-related issues from clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Contribute to ongoing improvements within the finance department and assist with miscellaneous office tasks and projects

Candidate Profile

• Experience in roles such as Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Credit Control
• Proven ability to handle transactional finance processes with high accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated success in credit control and managing cash collections
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Competence in identifying and resolving discrepancies confidently
• Excellent communication skills fostering strong internal and external relationships
• Proactive mindset with a readiness to challenge and improve existing processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Dext, Sage, or equivalent cloud platforms