Finance Assistant

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

A demanding office-based, Finance Assistant role for someone with flexibility, energy, and attention to detail. The role requires a disciplined individual able to manage time effectively.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Resolve customer queries and disputes related to invoices. This includes managing the AR and accounts email inboxes.
• You will be following our debt collection policy which will involve learning our processes.
• Monitor debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debt.
• Develop and maintain good business relationships with accounts/finance contacts for our clients and various internal departments
• Responsible for ensuring payments are received as per agreed payment terms.
• Drive our campaign to get customers set up on direct debit.
• Send copy invoices and statements of accounts to customers on request.
• Completing supplier set-up forms for our clients.
• Support the finance team with the monthly billing contract clients
• Post payments onto the respective customer accounts
• General admin - answering calls, supporting company events and projects

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Credit control experience
• AAT Level 1, 2 or 3 (desirable) or University degree in Accounting or Finance
• High attention to detail and the ability to organize your workload
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Time management skills
• "can do" attitude and willingness to learn

WHAT WE OFFER

• Diverse organisation
• Employee reward and recognition scheme
• Real career progression opportunities
• In house and external training provided
• Continual Professional Development
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Several social gatherings throughout the year
• Annual company trip abroad
• Regular social events and gatherings

Job Types: Full-time, Temp - possibility of becoming perm

Pay: £25,000 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• QuickBooks Online: 2 years (preferred)
• Finance Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person