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Finance Assistant

The Talent Partnership
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Dartford, Kent DA4 9EA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This Finance Assistant role is with a growing Facilities Management business in Dartford, offering a dynamic environment for career progression.
  • The position requires at least 2 years of experience in Construction or Facilities Management, with a strong emphasis on credit control and accounts payable tasks.
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with Sage and CRM systems.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as debt chasing, managing customer accounts, and reconciling transactions, with a focus on building strong relationships.
  • The salary for this full-time, office-based position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and contribution to the team.

Are you ready to elevate your career in finance? This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued, and your career progression supported. My client a growing Facilities Management business in Dartford are looking for a Finance Assistant.

You will be part of a dedicated team, working closely with the Head of Finance and existing credit controller. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who is keen to develop and progress within the business to a managerial position.

Role Breakdown:

Credit Control (70%):

- Engage in daily debt chasing via telephone, fostering strong relationships with customers. A robust, go-getting attitude is essential.

- Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks.

- Review and adjust credit limits as necessary.

- Address customer invoicing queries, both internally and externally.

- Dispatch monthly statements

- Regularly review the ledger with the existing credit controller and Head of Finance.

- Handle potential legal cases.

- Assist in managing the invoices inbox.

Accounts Payable (30%):

- Post and reconcile credit card transactions.

- Record purchases onto the CRM against purchase orders, addressing any discrepancies.

- Post supplier payments onto Sage and issue remittances.

- Assist in managing the accounts payable inbox.

- Reconcile supplier statements.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Experience in Construction / Facilities Management

- A positive, proactive attitude with a strong desire to progress within the finance industry.

- Excellent communication skills for effective debt chasing and relationship building

- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

- Experience with Sage and CRM systems

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is a full-time, office-based role, offering a stimulating environment for a finance professional looking to make a significant impact. If you are enthusiastic, driven, and ready to take the next step in your finance career, this role in could be the perfect fit.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.