Finance Assistant

Jacob Grey Recruitment; Camberley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Assistant to enhance their finance team. The role encompasses key responsibilities such as accounts payable, invoicing, and managing cash flow, aimed at ensuring efficient financial operations. Ideal candidates may have prior experience in transactional finance or are eager to transition into a finance role while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance is preferred.
• Motivated individuals looking for entry into finance will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable including invoice processing.
• Raise customer invoices ensuring compliance with policies.
• Prepare monthly reports on aged debtors and monitor outstanding balances.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Customer Invoicing

Cash Flow Management

Discrepancy Resolution

Job description

Our client is adding new members to its finance team and seeks a competent Finance Assistant to join them and play a central role in their day to day finance function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will entail the following:

• Responsibility for all aspects of Accounts Payable; matching, batching & coding invoices and preparing payment runs
• Accurately raise and issue customer invoices in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring outstanding balances, proactively following up with customers on overdue payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Prepare a monthly report on aged debtors and present to senior finance team for review.
• Apply and allocate customer payments accurately to the correct accounts, ensuring an up-to-date and accurate AR ledger.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies, escalating complex issues to senior finance staff when necessary while ensuring timely resolution.
• Support the month-end close process by ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and tasks are completed within set deadlines.
• Support the office / operational team with ad-hoc duties

This role could suit someone with exsiting transactional finance experience, or someone who is looking for an opportunity to move into a finance oriented role, eager to join a dynamic and positive team.

Is this you? If so, please get in touch!