Finance AssistantThe Opportunity

An established and highly respected organisation is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its growing finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with early finance experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions while assisting with month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.

This is primarily an office-based role, with some hybrid working available following successful completion of the training and probation period.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Receivable

• Create and distribute monthly sales invoices.
• Reconcile customer accounts and allocate incoming payments.
• Chase outstanding debts and support debt collection activities.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated and misallocated payments.
• Provide copy invoices, statements, and supporting documentation to customers.
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve aged debt issues.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Match payments against outstanding invoices.
• Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Regularly review aged creditor reports.

Finance Administration & Reporting

• Process and reconcile employee expenses.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
• Provide information and support during year-end audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 1-3 years' experience within a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Good understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of VAT recovery processes.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave awarded for long service.
• Hybrid working (subject to successful completion of probation).
• Pension scheme.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.
• Employee recognition and reward programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance cover.
• Wellbeing support services.

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