Finance Assistant

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves managing debtor accounts, ensuring invoicing accuracy, and supporting credit control processes. The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable, and have experience with finance systems.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance team is preferred.
• Familiarity with finance systems like Sage or SAP Concur.
• A proactive mindset and a sharp eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Raise invoices and credit notes in accordance with client agreements.
• Manage multi-invoice processes and ensure billing accuracy.
• Input data for ledgers and reconcile cash receipts.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Tools

Sage

SAP Concur

Job description

We are looking for a detail-focused and proactive Finance Assistant to join a Credit Control team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will support the management of debtor accounts by ensuring accurate invoicing, timely payments, and effective credit control processes. This role requires a highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a flexible, can-do attitude.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home

Key Responsibilities

• Raise invoices, credit notes, and issue statements in accordance with client agreements.

• Manage multi-invoice processes for large clients with multiple divisions.

• Ensure billing accuracy and contract compliance.

• Liaise with account managers and internal teams to support smooth financial operations.

• Input data for purchase and sales ledgers and reconcile daily cash receipts.

• Research and resolve on-account payments and manage suspense accounts.

• Respond to internal and external queries related to Accounts Receivable.

• Prepare and distribute daily invoices, monthly statements, and ad hoc copy invoice requests.

• Provide administrative support to the credit control function as required.

• Assist with process improvement initiatives within the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a finance team and be familiar with finance systems like Sage or SAP Concur. Strong Excel skills and solid problem-solving abilities are essential, along with effective communication and adaptability. While experience across multiple finance departments is a plus, it's not required. This is a great opportunity for someone with a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced finance team.