Finance Assistant

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience working at AAT Level 2 level, who is available to start immediately, with the potential for a permanent position.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 30-minute lunch break
• Hybrid working available – 3 days in office and 2 days from home once trained
• Free on-site parking

The Role

Working closely with the Operational Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger, including raising and checking customer invoices
• Processing and reconciling high volumes of customer invoices and remittances
• Proactively managing credit control and chasing outstanding payments
• Resolving customer invoice, payment and remittance queries
• Reconciling high-volume, multi-currency bank accounts and payment gateways
• Supporting the monthly payroll process
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing general support across the finance team as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance or accounts position
• Experience working in a high-volume transactional finance environment
• Previous Accounts Receivable and sales ledger experience
• Experience supporting payroll administration
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive, confident and professional approach
• Working knowledge of UK VAT (EU VAT knowledge is advantageous)
• An interest in using AI and automation to improve finance processes

Previous experience within an eCommerce business would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• £14.87 per hour
• Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Hybrid working
• Free on-site parking
• Immediate start this Monday

If you're an organised and motivated finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration